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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 16, Verse 29

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A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
King James Version
A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way [that is] not good.
American Standard Version
A man of violence enticeth his neighbor, And leadeth him in a way that is not good.
New English Translation
A violent person entices his neighbor, and then leads him down a path that is terrible.
World English Bible
A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.
30
He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
31
The hoary head [is] a crown of glory, [if] it be found in the way of righteousness.
32
[He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
33
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the LORD.
1
Better [is] a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices [with] strife.
2
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
3
The fining pot [is] for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
4
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; [and] a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
5
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: [and] he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
6
Children's children [are] the crown of old men; and the glory of children [are] their fathers.