Eat Your Words
19
An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city.
Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.
20
Wise words satisfy like a good meal;
the right words bring satisfaction.
Verse 19
Family arguments can be serious problems. Relatives can struggle to solve an argument, if you upset them. It is hard to persuade your brother to forgive you. If you have hurt him, then he might refuse to accept you. When the relationship is close, it can be much harder to solve such problems.
We should avoid arguments. If we have done something wrong, then we should confess our error. We should say that we are sorry. If someone else makes a mistake, we should forgive that person. We should care about other people. So we should try not to upset them.
This proverb highlights how difficult it is to resolve personal offenses, especially when the offended parties are close. It's particularly hard to forgive when the person who hurt you is a close friend, as the hurt feels more intense.
Sometimes, in close relationships, you might have to do something that keeps your conscience clear, even if it hurts your friend. In these situations, it’s important to understand that restoring the friendship and trust won’t be easy. The cost of maintaining your integrity might be losing a close relationship. However, if your friend can’t eventually see that your actions were driven by integrity and honor, they might not have been a true friend.
Verse 20
Our words make us what we are.
Bad food makes a man weak. Bad words will also make a man weak. Bad words are, for example, lies or evil plans.
Good food makes a man strong. Good words will also make him strong. Good words are, for example, true words or words that encourage. Good words bring many benefits. This is why good words are like the harvest.
Let me ask you: Have you ever had to choose between doing the right thing and "betraying" a friend?
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