Proverbs 16:28

A froward man soweth strife; & a whisperer separateth chiefe friends.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

A perverse man spreads strife, And a slanderer separates intimate friends.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.
- American Standard Version (1901)

A man of twisted purposes is a cause of fighting everywhere: and he who says evil secretly makes trouble between friends.
- Basic English Bible

A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

A false man soweth contention; and a talebearer separateth very friends.
- Darby Bible

A perverse man stirreth up quarrels: and one full of words separateth princes.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

A froward man scattereth abroad strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
- English Revised Version

A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 16:28

16:27 Diggeth up - Prosecutes his evil designs with great industry. His lips - His tongue is set on fire of hell.

16:30 Shutteth - That his thoughts may be more intent. Moving - Which is the gesture of one whose thoughts are deeply engaged.