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Proverbs 16:30
Consulting his eyes to devise froward things, Moving his lips he hath accomplished evil.
Proverbs 16:30 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 is preparing evil, And on his lips--as a burning fire.
28 A froward man sendeth forth contention, A tale-bearer is separating a familiar friend.
29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, And hath causeth him to go in a way not good.
30 Consulting his eyes to devise froward things, Moving his lips he hath accomplished evil.
31 A crown of beauty are grey hairs, In the way of righteousness it is found.
32 Better is the slow to anger than the mighty, And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.
33 Into the centre is the lot cast, And from Jehovah is all its judgment!
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