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28 A perverse person spreads strife,
    and a whisperer separates close friends.
29 The violent entice their neighbours,
    and lead them in a way that is not good.
30 One who winks the eyes plans[a] perverse things;
    one who compresses the lips brings evil to pass.

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  1. Proverbs 16:30 Gk Syr Vg Tg: Heb to plan

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