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30 One who winks his eyes to plot perversities,
    one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.
31 Gray hair is a crown of glory.
    It is attained by a life of righteousness.
32 One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty;
    one who rules his spirit, 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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