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A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. Proverbs 18:19

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This quote from Proverbs 18:19 emphasizes the difficulty of reconciling with a offended brother. It compares the challenges of healing a strained sibling relationship to conquering a well-fortified city. The mention of "contentions" being like "the bars of a castle" suggests that the conflicts within a damaged brotherly bond can be fortified and difficult to break down. It serves as a reminder of the long-lasting impact of sibling disputes and the effort required to repair fractured familial relationships.

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