GOD'S WORD® Translation
A devious person spreads quarrels. A gossip separates the closest of friends.

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

Berean Study Bible
A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close 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.

King James 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.

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