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29 The violent entice their neighbors
    and lead them in a way that is not good.(A)
30 One who winks the eyes plans[a] perverse things;
    one who compresses the lips brings evil to pass.

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  1. 16.30 Gk Syr Vg Tg: Heb to plan

29 A violent man entices his companion
    and leads him on a path that is not good.
30 Whoever winks knowingly[a] is plotting[b] deceit;
    anyone who purses his lips is bent towards evil.

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  1. Proverbs 16:30 Lit. with his eyes
  2. Proverbs 16:30 So MT; LXX Syr Targ Vg read winks with his eyes considers