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A lazy person always wants to have more, but he will not get it.
    If a person works hard, he will have more than he needs.
Honest people hate anything that is false.
    But wicked people do things that bring them shame.
When honest people do what is right, it keeps them safe.
    But when sinners do evil things, it destroys them.

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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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