Proverbs 16:28
“A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.”
— Proverbs 16:28
About this verse
Proverbs 16:28 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Kingdom (~1000 BC) period. The setting is court. The dominant emotion in this verse is angry, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the proverb genre of biblical literature. Key themes include gossip, strife, friendship. Notable phrases: perverse man; whisperer separates.
Era
Kingdom (~1000 BC)
Emotion
angry
Type
proverb
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