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30 With a wink of the eye, they plan to trick someone. With a grin, they make plans to hurt their friends.

31 Gray hair is a crown of glory on people who have lived good lives. It is earned by living right.

32 It is better to be patient than to be a strong soldier. It is better to control your anger than to capture a city.

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

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

32 Better a patient person than a warrior,
    one with self-control than one who takes a city.

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