The one who guards his mouth protects his life;(A)
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.(B)

The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent is fully satisfied.(C)

The righteous hate lying,
but the wicked bring disgust and shame.

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Those who guard their lips(A) preserve their lives,(B)
    but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.(C)

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

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

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