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A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
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American Standard Version
A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.
Christian Standard Bible
A contrary person spreads conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.
English Standard Version
A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.
New American Standard Bible
A perverse person spreads strife, And a slanderer separates close friends.
New International Version
A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.
New King James Version
A perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates the best of friends.
New Living Translation
A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends.
World English Bible
A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.