19 A brother wronged is more unyielding than a fortified city;
disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Nursing even a honest grudge eliminates resolution.
I harmed only myself.
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16 Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom,
when they are not able to understand it?
Proverbs Club Commentary
Knowledge is required to understand wisdom.
Wisdom can be taught, but not bought.
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18 Pride goes before destruction,
a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Pride, the original sin, brings destruction.
A disdainfully proud spirit brings condemnation.
Bury Pride!
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18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,
but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Disagreements are best managed with poise and restraint.
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