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Of the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked.

He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.

The sluggard willeth and willeth not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat.

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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)

A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,(E)
    but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

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