Proverbs 16:28-30
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
28 Perverse speech sows discord,
and talebearing separates bosom friends.(A)
29 The violent deceive their neighbors,
and lead them into a way that is not good.
30 Whoever winks an eye plans perversity;
whoever purses the lips does evil.[a]
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