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The idler[a] craves for food and remains unsatisfied,
    but the appetite of the diligent is fully sated.
The righteous man hates words that are deceitful,
    but the evildoer slanders and defames.
Righteousness stands guard over one who is honest,
    but sin brings about the ruin of the wicked.

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  1. Proverbs 13:4 Idler: see note on Prov 6:6.