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20 The stomach is satisfied
by the fruit of the mouth;
    one’s lips can earn a satisfying income.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue;
    those who love it will eat its fruit.
22 He who finds a wife finds what is good,
    gaining favor from the Lord.

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20 From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled;
    with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.(A)

21 The tongue has the power of life and death,(B)
    and those who love it will eat its fruit.(C)

22 He who finds a wife finds what is good(D)
    and receives favor from the Lord.(E)

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