(A)A man shall eat well by the fruit of his mouth,
But the soul of the unfaithful feeds on violence.
(B)He who guards his mouth preserves his life,
But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.

(C)The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing;
But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.

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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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