Proverbs 16:25-33

New International Version

²⁵ There is a way that appears to be right,^(A)
    but in the end it leads to death.^(B)

²⁶ The appetite of laborers works for them;
    their hunger drives them on.

²⁷ A scoundrel^(C) plots evil,
    and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.^(D)

²⁸ A perverse person stirs up conflict,^(E)
    and a gossip separates close friends.^(F)

²⁹ A violent person entices their neighbor
    and leads them down a path that is not good.^(G)

³⁰ Whoever winks^(H) with their eye is plotting perversity;
    whoever purses their lips is bent on evil.

³¹ Gray hair is a crown of splendor;^(I)
    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.

³³ The lot is cast^(J) into the lap,
    but its every decision^(K) is from the Lord.^(L)