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Proverbs 16:30
He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise perverse things: He that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass.
Proverbs 16:30 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 16:30 in other translations
He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.
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In context
27 A worthless man deviseth mischief; And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.
28 A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.
29 A man of violence enticeth his neighbor, And leadeth him in a way that is not good.
30 He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise perverse things: He that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass.
31 The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall 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 Jehovah.
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