It is to one’s honor to avoid strife,
    but every fool(A) is quick to quarrel.(B)

Sluggards(C) do not plow in season;
    so at harvest time they look but find nothing.(D)

The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,(E)
    but one who has insight draws them out.

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It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

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