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30 One who winks his eye is plotting perverse deeds;
    one who purses his lips is bent on mischief.
31 Gray hair is a crown of glory;
    it is gained by a righteous life.
32 It is better to be a patient man rather than a warrior,
    one who controls his temper rather than one who captures 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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