Proverbs 16:28

New International Reader's Version

A twisted person stirs up conflict. Anyone who talks about others separates close friends.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:18

A person with a bad temper stirs up conflict. But a person who is patient calms things down.

Proverbs 16:27

A worthless person plans to do evil things. Their words are like a burning fire.

Proverbs 16:29

A person who wants to hurt others tries to get them to sin. That person leads them down a path that isn’t good.

Proverbs 17:17

A friend loves at all times. They are there to help when trouble comes.

Proverbs 17:9

Whoever wants to show love forgives a wrong. But those who talk about it separate close friends.

Proverbs 18:6

What foolish people say leads to arguing. They are just asking for a beating.

Proverbs 18:8

The words of anyone who talks about others are like tasty bites of food. They go deep down inside you.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry person stirs up fights. And a person with a bad temper commits many sins.

Proverbs 30:33

If you churn cream, you will produce butter. If you twist a nose, you will produce blood. And if you stir up anger, you will produce a fight.”

Proverbs 6:14

His plans are evil, and he has lies in his heart. He is always stirring up fights.

Proverbs 6:19

He hates any witness who pours out lies and anyone who stirs up conflict in the community.

Romans 1:29

They are full of every kind of sin, evil and ungodliness. They want more than they need. They commit murder. They want what belongs to other people. They fight and cheat. They hate others. They say mean things about other people.

2 Corinthians 12:20

I’m afraid that when I come I won’t find you as I want you to be. I’m afraid that you won’t find me as you want me to be. I’m afraid there will be arguing, jealousy and fits of anger. I’m afraid each of you will focus only on getting ahead. Then you will tell lies about each other. You will talk about each other. I’m afraid you will be proud and cause trouble.

1 Samuel 24:9

He said to Saul, “Why do you listen when men say, ‘David is trying to harm you’?