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30 He who winks his eyes plans to do bad things. He who closes his lips allows sinful things to happen.

31 Hair that is turning white is like a crown of honor. It is found in the way of being right with God.

32 He who is slow to anger is better than the powerful. And he who rules his spirit is better than he who takes 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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