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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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Hi.

What does the second clause(after and) mean:

A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.

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it's supposed to be a phrase from the bible regarding backbiting.Does it say whispering is a good thing?and why?

Thanks in advance
  

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Whispering is a bad thing here: backbiting (saying bad things about close friends to others) in a low voice.

  • Whispering is a bad thing here: backbiting (saying bad things about close friends to others) in a low voice.
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Whispering is a bad thing here: backbiting (saying bad things about close friends to others) in a low voice.

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