Proverbs 16:30

New International Reader's Version

Whoever winks with their eye is planning to do wrong. Whoever closes their lips tightly is up to no good.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:10

An evil wink gets you into trouble. And foolish chattering destroys you.

Proverbs 16:27

A worthless person plans to do evil things. Their words are like a burning fire.

Proverbs 16:29

A person who wants to hurt others tries to get them to sin. That person leads them down a path that isn’t good.

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is a glorious crown. You get it by living the right way.

Isaiah 6:10

Make the hearts of these people stubborn. Plug up their ears. Close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes. They might hear with their ears. They might understand with their hearts. And they might turn to me and be healed.”

Micah 7:3

They are very good at doing what is evil. Rulers require gifts. Judges accept money from people who want special favors. Those who are powerful always get what they want. All of them make evil plans together.

Matthew 13:15

The hearts of these people have become stubborn. They can barely hear with their ears. They have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes. They might hear with their ears. They might understand with their hearts. They might turn to the Lord, and then he would heal them.’ (Isaiah 6:9,10)

John 3:20

Everyone who does evil deeds hates the light. They will not come into the light. They are afraid that what they do will be seen.