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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 16, Verse 30

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29
A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way [that is] not good.
King James Version
He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
American Standard Version
He that shutteth his eyes, [it is] to devise perverse things: He that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass.
New English Translation
The one who winks his eyes devises perverse things, and one who compresses his lips has accomplished evil.
World English Bible
One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.
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.
7
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.