30 The one who narrows his eyes is planning deceptions;
the one who compresses his lips brings about evil.(A)

31 Gray hair is a glorious crown;(B)
it is found in the ways of righteousness.(C)

32 Patience is better than power,
and controlling one’s emotions,[a] than capturing a city.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 16:32 Lit and ruling over one’s spirit

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