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19 Winning over an offended brother is harder than breaching a strong city’s defenses;
    such fights are as tough as the iron gates of a castle.
20 Good words satisfy like a fine meal;
    yes, good conversations are sure to satisfy.
21 Words have power in matters of life and death,
    and those who love them will savor their fruit.

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19 A brother wronged(A) is more unyielding than a fortified city;
    disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.

20 From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled;
    with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.(B)

21 The tongue has the power of life and death,(C)
    and those who love it will eat its fruit.(D)

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