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27 Scoundrels concoct evil, and their speech is like a scorching fire.
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A scoundrel plots evil, and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.
28 A perverse person spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.
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A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.
29 The violent entice their neighbors, and lead them in a way that is not good.
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A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a path that is not good.
30 One who winks the eyes plans perverse things; one who compresses the lips brings evil to pass.
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Whoever winks with their eye is plotting perversity; whoever purses their lips is bent on evil.
31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.
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Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.
32 One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city.
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Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
33 The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision is the Lord's alone.
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The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
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