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Wise words will win you a good meal,
    but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.

Those who control their tongue will have a long life;
    opening your mouth can ruin everything.

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From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things,(A)
    but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.

Those who guard their lips(B) preserve their lives,(C)
    but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.(D)

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