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30 He who winks his eyes plans[a] perverse things,
    he who compresses his lips brings evil to pass.
31 A hoary head is a crown of glory;
    it is gained in a righteous life.
32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
    and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

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  1. Proverbs 16:30 Gk Syr Vg Tg: Heb to plan

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