NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon A brother'ach (awkh) a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like 1) -- another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. offended pasha` (paw-shah') to break away (from just authority), i.e. trespass, apostatize, quarrel -- offend, rebel, revolt, transgress(-ion, -or). is harder to be won than a strong `oz (oze) strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise) -- boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong. city qiryah (kir-yaw') a city -- city. and their contentions midyan (mid-yawn') brawling, contention(-ous). madown (maw-dohn') a contest or quarrel -- brawling, contention(-ous), discord, strife. are like the bars briyach (ber-ee'-akh) a bolt -- bar, fugitive. of a castle 'armown (ar-mone') a citadel (from its height) -- castle, palace. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a citadel. King James Bible A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. Holman Christian Standard Bible An offended brother is harder to reach than a fortified city, and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress. International Standard Version An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and his disputes are like the bars of a fortress. NET Bible A relative offended is harder to reach than a strong city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a fortified citadel. Aramaic Bible in Plain English A brother is helped by his brother, like a city by its fortress, and they hold it like the bars of a fortress. GOD'S WORD® Translation An offended brother is more [resistant]than a strong city, and disputes are like the locked gate of a castle tower. King James 2000 Bible A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and contentions are like the bars of a castle. Links Proverbs 18:19Proverbs 18:19 NIV Proverbs 18:19 NLT Proverbs 18:19 ESV Proverbs 18:19 NASB Proverbs 18:19 KJV |
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