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20 From the fruit of his mouth a man’s stomach is filled—
with the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

21 Death and life are in the control of the tongue.
Those who indulge in it will eat its fruit.

22 Whoever finds a wife finds good,
and receives favor from Adonai.

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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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