Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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