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A person eats well as a result of his speaking ability,
but the appetite of treacherous people ⌞craves⌟ violence.
Whoever controls his mouth protects his own life.
Whoever has a big mouth comes to ruin.
A lazy person craves food and there is none,
but the appetite of hard-working people is 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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