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People will be rewarded for what they say,
    but those who can’t be trusted want only violence.

Those who are careful about what they say protect their lives,
    but whoever speaks without thinking will be ruined.

The lazy will not get what they want,
    but those who work hard will.

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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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