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whoever purses their lips is bent on evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/16.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />With narrowed eyes, people plot evil; with a smirk, they plan their mischief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever winks his eyes plans dishonest things; he who purses his lips brings evil to pass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He winks his eye to devise perverse things; He purses his lips <i>and</i> brings about evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who winks his eyes <i>does so</i> to devise perverse things; He who compresses his lips brings evil to pass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He who winks his eyes does so to devise perverse things; He who compresses his lips brings evil to pass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He who winks his eyes <i>does so</i> to devise perverse things; He who compresses his lips brings evil to pass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He who winks his eyes <i>does so</i> to devise perverse things; He who compresses his lips brings evil to pass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He who [slyly] winks his eyes does so to plot perverse things; And he who compresses his lips [as if in a secret signal] brings evil to pass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one who narrows his eyes is planning deceptions; the one who compresses his lips brings about evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one who narrows his eyes is planning deceptions; the one who compresses his lips brings about evil. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise perverse things: He that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When someone winks or grins behind your back, trouble is on the way. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise froward things: he that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Whoever winks his eye is plotting something devious. Whoever bites his lips has finished his evil work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Watch out for people who grin and wink at you; they have thought of something evil. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever winks knowingly is plotting deceit; anyone who purses his lips is bent towards evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The one who winks his eyes devises perverse things, and one who compresses his lips brings about evil. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Consulting his eyes to devise contrary things, "" Moving his lips he has accomplished evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Consulting his eyes to devise froward things, Moving his lips he hath accomplished evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Closing his eyes to purpose perverseness: biting his lips he completed evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He that with fixed eyes deviseth?? wicked things, biting his lips, bringeth: evil to pass. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Whoever, with astonished eyes, thinks up depravities, biting his lips, accomplishes evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Whoever winks an eye plans perversity; whoever purses the lips does evil. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />One who winks the eyes plans perverse things; one who compresses the lips brings evil to pass.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He winks his eyes and devises corrupt things; he purposes with his lips and accomplishes mischief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He winks with his eyes and devises perversions; he makes plans with his lips and perfects evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He shutteth his eyes, it is to devise froward things; He that biteth his lips bringeth evil to pass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the man that fixes his eyes devises perverse things, and marks out with his lips all evil: he is a furnace of wickedness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/16-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=3265" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/16.htm">The Reply of the Tongue is from the LORD</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">29</span>A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good. <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6095.htm" title="6095: ‘ō·ṣeh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To shut. A primitive root; properly, to fasten, i.e. To close.">He who winks</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nāw (N-cdc:: 3ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">his eye</a> <a href="/hebrew/2803.htm" title="2803: laḥ·šōḇ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To think, account. ">devises</a> <a href="/hebrew/8419.htm" title="8419: tah·pu·ḵō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Perversity, perverse thing. From haphak; a perversity or fraud.">perversity;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7169.htm" title="7169: qō·rêṣ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To nip, pinch. A primitive root; to pinch, i.e. to bite the lips, blink the eyes, or to squeeze off.">he who purses</a> <a href="/hebrew/8193.htm" title="8193: p̄ā·ṯāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Or sepheth; probably from caphah or shaphah through the idea of termination; the lip; by implication, language; by analogy, a margin.">his lips</a> <a href="/hebrew/3615.htm" title="3615: kil·lāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent. A primitive root; to end, whether intransitive or transitived.">is bent on</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā·‘āh (Adj-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">evil.</a> </span><span class="reftext">31</span>Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/36-4.htm">Psalm 36:4</a></span><br />Even on his bed he plots wickedness; he sets himself on a path that is not good; he fails to reject evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/2-1.htm">Micah 2:1</a></span><br />Woe to those who devise iniquity and plot evil on their beds! At morning’s light they accomplish it because the power is in their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-7.htm">Isaiah 32:7</a></span><br />The weapons of the scoundrel are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/10-7.htm">Psalm 10:7</a></span><br />His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and violence; trouble and malice are under his tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34-35</a></span><br />You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-6.htm">James 3:6</a></span><br />The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-14.htm">Romans 3:14</a></span><br />“Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/64-5.htm">Psalm 64:5-6</a></span><br />They hold fast to their evil purpose; they speak of hiding their snares. “Who will see them?” they say. / They devise injustice and say, “We have perfected a secret plan.” For the inner man and the heart are mysterious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-3.htm">Isaiah 59:3-4</a></span><br />For your hands are stained with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, and your tongue mutters injustice. / No one calls for justice; no one pleads his case honestly. They rely on empty pleas; they tell lies; they conceive mischief and give birth to iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-8.htm">Jeremiah 9:8</a></span><br />Their tongues are deadly arrows; they speak deception. With his mouth a man speaks peace to his neighbor, but in his heart he sets a trap for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-18.htm">Matthew 15:18-19</a></span><br />But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. / For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-21.htm">Mark 7:21-22</a></span><br />For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, / greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-12.htm">Proverbs 6:12-14</a></span><br />A worthless person, a wicked man, walks with a perverse mouth, / winking his eyes, speaking with his feet, and pointing with his fingers. / With deceit in his heart he devises evil; he continually sows discord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-16.htm">Proverbs 4:16</a></span><br />For they cannot sleep unless they do evil; they are deprived of slumber until they make someone fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-8.htm">Proverbs 24:8</a></span><br />He who plots evil will be called a schemer.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He shuts his eyes to devise fraudulent things: moving his lips he brings evil to pass.</p><p class="hdg">shutteth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-12.htm">Proverbs 6:12-14</a></b></br> A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm">Proverbs 10:10</a></b></br> He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/6-10.htm">Isaiah 6:10</a></b></br> Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.</p><p class="hdg">moving</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/16-27.htm">Proverbs 16:27</a></b></br> An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips <i>there is</i> as a burning fire.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/micah/7-3.htm">Micah 7:3</a></b></br> That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge <i>asketh</i> for a reward; and the great <i>man</i>, he uttereth his mischievous desire: so they wrap it up.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/14-7.htm">Matthew 14:7,8</a></b></br> Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/13-19.htm">Accomplished</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-19.htm">Bent</a> <a href="/genesis/49-17.htm">Biteth</a> <a href="/job/39-24.htm">Biting</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-22.htm">Devise</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-29.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-2.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-28.htm">Froward</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-17.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-27.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-29.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/psalms/104-25.htm">Moving</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-28.htm">Perverse</a> <a href="/psalms/55-11.htm">Perversities</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-14.htm">Perversity</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-9.htm">Plans</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-22.htm">Plot</a> <a href="/psalms/119-23.htm">Plotting</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-28.htm">Purposes</a> <a href="/luke/12-33.htm">Purses</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-1.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/job/38-8.htm">Shutteth</a> <a href="/psalms/17-10.htm">Tight</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-28.htm">Twisted</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm">Winks</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/10-25.htm">Accomplished</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-11.htm">Bent</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-32.htm">Biteth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-20.htm">Biting</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-2.htm">Devise</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-4.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-12.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-8.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-20.htm">Froward</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-9.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-4.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-5.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/songs/4-1.htm">Moving</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-20.htm">Perverse</a> <a href="/psalms/55-11.htm">Perversities</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-16.htm">Perversity</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Plans</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-2.htm">Plot</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-2.htm">Plotting</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-20.htm">Purposes</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-22.htm">Purses</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-28.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-28.htm">Shutteth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-33.htm">Tight</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-1.htm">Twisted</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-13.htm">Winks</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/16-1.htm">The Plans of the heart</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the cultural context of ancient Israel, non-verbal gestures carried significant meaning, and a wink could indicate a secretive or underhanded plan. This phrase suggests a person who uses subtlety and cunning to achieve perverse goals, aligning with the broader biblical theme of the heart's intentions being revealed through actions. The concept of devising perversity is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/36-4.htm">Psalm 36:4</a>, which speaks of plotting evil on one's bed. This behavior contrasts with the wisdom and integrity that Proverbs consistently advocates.<p><b>he who purses his lips is bent on evil.</b><br>Pursing the lips can be a sign of determination or resolve, often in a negative context here, indicating a person who is resolute in their pursuit of evil. This imagery suggests a deliberate and conscious choice to engage in wrongdoing. The historical context of Proverbs, a book attributed to Solomon, reflects a time when wisdom literature was used to instruct and guide moral behavior. The emphasis on speech and its connection to the heart's condition is a recurring theme in scripture, as seen in <a href="/james/3-6.htm">James 3:6</a>, which describes the tongue as a fire capable of corrupting the whole body. This phrase underscores the importance of aligning one's intentions and actions with righteousness, a principle central to biblical teaching.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_deceiver.htm">The Deceiver</a></b><br>This verse describes a person who uses subtle gestures, like winking and lip-pursing, to communicate deceitful intentions. This individual is characterized by a heart bent on evil and manipulation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_audience.htm">The Audience</a></b><br>The implied audience includes those who might be influenced or deceived by such subtle gestures. It serves as a warning to be discerning and aware of the intentions behind people's actions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_setting.htm">The Setting</a></b><br>The context is a general observation of human behavior, likely set in the everyday interactions of ancient Israelite society, where wisdom literature was used to instruct and guide moral conduct.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_communication.htm">Discernment in Communication</a></b><br>Be aware of non-verbal cues and the intentions behind them. Not all communication is verbal, and wisdom is needed to discern the heart's intent.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_deceit.htm">Guarding Against Deceit</a></b><br>As believers, we should strive to be transparent and honest in our interactions, avoiding any form of manipulation or deceit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_small_actions.htm">The Power of Small Actions</a></b><br>Recognize that even small gestures can have significant moral implications. Our actions, no matter how subtle, should align with godly principles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_integrity.htm">Cultivating Integrity</a></b><br>Develop a character that reflects integrity and truthfulness, ensuring that our actions and words are consistent with our faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/awareness_of_influence.htm">Awareness of Influence</a></b><br>Understand that our behavior can influence others, either positively or negatively. We should aim to be a godly influence in all our interactions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_blessing_vs._cursing.htm">Does winking lead to problems?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_joan_of_arc.htm">Who was Joan of Arc?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_winking_lead_to_problems.htm">Does winking lead to problems?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'preach_to_the_poor'_mean.htm">What are the key themes in Book of the Rooster?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) <span class= "bld">He shutteth his eyes</span>. . . .--By the movement of eyes and lips he gives the signal for mischief to his confederates. (Comp. <a href="/proverbs/6-13.htm" title="He winks with his eyes, he speaks with his feet, he teaches with his fingers;">Proverbs 6:13</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 30.</span> - This verse is better taken as one sentence (so the Septuagint), and translated, as Nowack, "He that shutteth his eyes in order to contrive froward things, he that compresseth his lips, hath already brought evil to pass;" he has virtually effected it. From such a crafty, malignant man you need not expect any more open tokens of his intentions. <span class="cmt_word">He shutteth his eyes</span> (comp. <a href="/isaiah/33-15.htm">Isaiah 33:15</a>); either that he may better think out his evil plans, or else he cannot look his neighbour in the face while he is plotting against him. The Vulgate has, <span class="accented">attonitis oculis</span>; Septuagint, "fixing (<span class="greek">στηρίζων</span>) his eyes." <span class="cmt_word">Moving his lips;</span> rather, <span class="accented">he who compresseth his lips</span>, to hide the malignant smile with which he might greet his neighbour's calamity (comp. <a href="/proverbs/6-13.htm">Proverbs 6:13</a>, etc.; Proverbs 10:10), or that neither by word nor expression he may betray his thoughts. Others take the two outward expressions mentioned as signals to confederates; but this is not so suitable, as they are the man's own feelings and sentiments that are meant. One who gives these tokens <span class="cmt_word">bringeth evil to pass;</span> he has perfected his designs, and deems them as good as accomplished, and you will do well to note what his bearing signifies. Some take the meaning to be, brings punishment on himself; but the warning is not given for the sinner's sake. Septuagint, "He defines (<span class="greek">ὀρίζει</span>) all evils with his lips; he is a furnace of evil." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/16-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He who winks</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹצֶ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·ṣeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6095.htm">Strong's 6095: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten, to close</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his eye</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵ֭ינָיו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">devises</span><br /><span class="heb">לַחְשֹׁ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(laḥ·šōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2803.htm">Strong's 2803: </a> </span><span class="str2">To think, account</span><br /><br /><span class="word">perversity;</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּהְפֻּכ֑וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(tah·pu·ḵō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8419.htm">Strong's 8419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perversity, perverse thing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he who purses</span><br /><span class="heb">קֹרֵ֥ץ</span> <span class="translit">(qō·rêṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7169.htm">Strong's 7169: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pinch, to bite the lips, blink the eyes, to squeeze off</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his lips</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׂ֝פָתָ֗יו</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ā·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8193.htm">Strong's 8193: </a> </span><span class="str2">The lip, language, a margin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is bent on</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּלָּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(kil·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3615.htm">Strong's 3615: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">evil.</span><br /><span class="heb">רָעָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(rā·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/16-30.htm">Proverbs 16:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/16-30.htm">Proverbs 16:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/16-30.htm">Proverbs 16:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/16-30.htm">Proverbs 16:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/16-30.htm">Proverbs 16:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/16-30.htm">Proverbs 16:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/16-30.htm">Proverbs 16:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/16-30.htm">Proverbs 16:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/16-30.htm">Proverbs 16:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/16-30.htm">Proverbs 16:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/16-30.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 16:30 One who winks his eyes to plot (Prov. 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