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29 The violent deceive their neighbors,
    and lead them into a way that is not good.
30 Whoever winks an eye plans perversity;
    whoever purses the lips does evil.[a]
31 Gray hair is a crown of glory;(A)
    it is gained by a life that is just.

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Footnotes

  1. 16:30 A restless or twitching eye or lip betrays the condition of the heart (cf. 6:13).

29 A violent person entices their neighbor
    and leads them down a path that is not good.(A)

30 Whoever winks(B) with their eye is plotting perversity;
    whoever purses their lips is bent on evil.

31 Gray hair is a crown of splendor;(C)
    it is attained in the way of righteousness.

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