Proverbs 16:28

The Reply of the Tongue Is from the LORD

27A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire. 28A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.

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Berean Standard Bible
A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.
American Standard Version (1901)
A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.
Bible in Basic English
A man of twisted purposes is a cause of fighting everywhere: and he who says evil secretly makes trouble between friends.
Douay-Rheims 1899
A perverse man stirreth up quarrels: and one full of words separateth princes.
Free Bible Version
Quarrelsome people cause conflict, and a gossip comes between the closest friends.
Geneva Bible 1599
A frowarde person soweth strife: and a tale teller maketh diuision among princes.
King James (Authorized) Version
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
One Unity Resource Bible
A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.
Translation for Translators
Deceitful people cause strife/quarreling among other people; those who say false things about other people cause people who are friends to become enemies.
Unlocked Literal Bible
A perverse person stirs up conflict and a gossip separates close friends.
Noah Webster Bible
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
World English Bible
A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.
Young's Literal Translation
A froward man sendeth forth contention, A tale-bearer is separating a familiar friend.