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He who watches over his mouth keeps his life. He who opens his lips wide will be destroyed.

The soul of the lazy person has strong desires but gets nothing, but the soul of the one who does his best gets more than he needs.

A man who is right with God hates lies, but the actions of a sinful man are hated and he is put to 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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