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From the fruit of a man’s mouth he enjoys good things,
but the treacherous crave violence.

He who watches his mouth protects his life,
but whoever opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

The slacker’s soul craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent soul will be 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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