He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his life: but he that openeth his lips, destruction shall be to him.

The sluggard [a]lusteth, but his soul hath nought: but the soul of the diligent shall have plenty.

A righteous man hateth lying words: but the wicked causeth slander and shame.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:4 He ever desireth, but taketh no pains to get anything.

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