28A perverse man stirreth up quarrels: and one full of words separateth princes.


In Context

25 There is a way that seemeth to a man right: and the ends thereof lead to death.

26 The soul of him that laboureth, laboureth for himself, because his mouth hath obliged him to it.

27 The wicked man diggeth evil, and in his lips is a burning fire.

28 A perverse man stirreth up quarrels: and one full of words separateth princes.

29 An unjust man allureth his friend: and leadeth him into a way that is not good

30 He that with fixed eyes deviseth?? wicked things, biting his lips, bringeth: evil to pass.

Proverbs 16:28 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:28A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

16:28A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

16:28A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:28A false man soweth contention; and a talebearer separateth very friends.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

16:28A froward man scattereth abroad strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:28A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:28A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

16:28A froward man sendeth forth contention, A tale-bearer is separating a familiar friend.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:28A fraudulent man sows strife: and a whisperer separates chief friends.