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The lazy have strong desires but receive nothing;
    the appetite of the diligent is satisfied.
The righteous hate false words,
    but the wicked create disgust and scorn.
Righteousness guards the innocent on the path,
    but wickedness misleads sinners.

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A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,(A)
    but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

The righteous hate what is false,(B)
    but the wicked make themselves a stench
    and bring shame on themselves.

Righteousness guards the person of integrity,
    but wickedness overthrows the sinner.(C)

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