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From the fruit of his mouth a person eats well,
but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.
Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life.
Whoever opens his lips carelessly ruins himself.
The appetite of a lazy person craves things, but he gets nothing.
The appetite of hardworking people is fully satisfied.

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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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