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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 16) Proverbs 16:28-30 KJV
"A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass."
Proverbs Chapter 16, Verse 28-30
Proverbs 16:28-30 in Context (Verses 25–33 KJV)
25
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
26
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.**
27
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.*
28
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.*
29
A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
30
He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
31
The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
32
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
33
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.