Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleA perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends. King James Bible A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. American Standard Version A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends. Darby Bible Translation A false man soweth contention; and a talebearer separateth very friends. Douay-Rheims Bible A perverse man stirreth up quarrels: and one full of words separateth princes. English Revised Version A froward man scattereth abroad strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. Young's Literal Translation A froward man sendeth forth contention, A tale-bearer is separating a familiar friend. Proverbs 16:28 /proverbs/16-28.htm">Proverbs 16:28 /proverbs/16-28.htm">Proverbs 16:28 |