Proverbs 16:28

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

A contrary person spreads conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.

Cross References

Proverbs 17:9

Whoever conceals an offence promotes love, but whoever gossips about it separates friends.

Romans 1:29

They are filled with all unrighteousness,  evil, greed, and wickedness. They are full of envy, murder, quarrels, deceit, and malice. They are gossips,

Proverbs 18:8

A gossip’s words are like delicacies that go down to one’s innermost being.  ,

Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but one slow to anger  calms strife.

Proverbs 6:14

He always plots evil  with perversity in his heart; he stirs up trouble.

Proverbs 6:19

a lying witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up trouble among brothers.

2 Corinthians 12:20

For I fear that perhaps when I come I will not find you to be what I want, and you may not find me to be what you want. Perhaps there will be quarrelling,  jealousy,  angry outbursts, selfish ambitions,  slander,  gossip, arrogance, and disorder.

Proverbs 30:33

For the churning of milk produces butter, and twisting a nose draws blood, and stirring up anger produces strife.

1 Samuel 24:9

David said to Saul, ‘Why do you listen to the words of people who say, “Look, David intends to harm you”?

Proverbs 29:22

An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered one  increases rebellion.

Proverbs 16:27

A worthless person digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.

Proverbs 16:29

A violent person lures his neighbour, leading him on a path that is not good.

Proverbs 17:17

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time.

Proverbs 18:6

A fool’s lips lead to strife, and his mouth provokes a beating.