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Anyone who guards his words protects his life;
    anyone who talks too much[a] is ruined.

The lazy person craves, yet receives nothing,
    but the desires of the diligent are satisfied.

A righteous person hates deceit,
    but the wicked person is shameful and disgraceful.

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  1. Proverbs 13:3 Lit. who opens wide his lips