28 A perverse man sows strife,And (A)a whisperer separates the best of friends.
28 A contrary man spreads conflict,and a gossip separates close friends.(A)
28 A perverse person spreads strife,And a [a]slanderer separates close friends.
28 (A)A dishonest man spreads strife, and (B)a whisperer (C)separates close friends.
28 Troublemakers start fights; gossips break up friendships.
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