The meaning of the first clause is obtained in the King James Version by the insertion of the words in italics, and it seems, on the whole, to be t…

A brother offended.— Or rather, wronged.

Their contentions.— Of those who have once been friends, …

A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city , &c.] A fortified city may sooner be taken by an enemy, than…

Great care must be taken to prevent quarrels among relations and those under obligations to each other. Wisdom and grace make it easy to forgive; b…