Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 16:28 in English Standard Version "A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends." Pr 15:18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention. Pr 17:9 Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. Pr 18:8 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body. Pr 26:20 For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases. Pr 26:22 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.