Pro 18:19 | MHM | STEP | The Difficulty of Reconciling with an Offended Brother This section teaches that we must be very careful to avoid arguments with family members and close friends. Fights between people who are close are especially painful and difficult to fix. It is wise and honorable to work hard for peace, but it can be very challenging when someone feels deeply hurt or betrayed. v. 19 : A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city . When close friends or family members quarrel, the hurt feelings are often very strong, and it is hard to bring them back together. People who have a special bond feel betrayal more deeply, so their anger and resentment can last a long time. It is important to do everything possible to avoid offending those we are close to, because making peace afterwards is very difficult. For example, Esau was an offended brother who was hard to win back, but through God's help and Jacob’s prayers, their relationship was restored (Genesis 33:4 ).

‏ Proverbs 18:19

The Difficulty of Reconciling with an Offended Brother

This section teaches that we must be very careful to avoid arguments with family members and close friends. Fights between people who are close are especially painful and difficult to fix. It is wise and honorable to work hard for peace, but it can be very challenging when someone feels deeply hurt or betrayed.

v. 19: A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city. When close friends or family members quarrel, the hurt feelings are often very strong, and it is hard to bring them back together. People who have a special bond feel betrayal more deeply, so their anger and resentment can last a long time. It is important to do everything possible to avoid offending those we are close to, because making peace afterwards is very difficult. For example, Esau was an offended brother who was hard to win back, but through God's help and Jacob’s prayers, their relationship was restored (Genesis 33:4 ^a).