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Proverbs 13:3-5
1599 Geneva Bible
Proverbs 13:3-5
1599 Geneva Bible
3 He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his life: but he that openeth his lips, destruction shall be to him.
4 The sluggard [a]lusteth, but his soul hath nought: but the soul of the diligent shall have plenty.
5 A righteous man hateth lying words: but the wicked causeth slander and shame.
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- Proverbs 13:4 He ever desireth, but taketh no pains to get anything.
Proverbs 13:3-5
New International Version
Proverbs 13:3-5
New International Version
3 Those who guard their lips(A) preserve their lives,(B)
but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.(C)
4 A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,(D)
but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
5 The righteous hate what is false,(E)
but the wicked make themselves a stench
and bring shame on themselves.
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