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21 Death and life be in the works of [the] tongue; they that love it, shall eat the fruits thereof (they who nurture it, shall eat its fruits).

22 He that findeth a good woman, findeth a good thing; and of the Lord he shall draw up mirth (and he receiveth favour from the Lord). He that putteth away a good woman, putteth away a good thing; but he that holdeth (onto an) adulteress, is a fool and unwise.

23 A poor man shall speak with beseechings, (or with pleadings); and a rich man shall speak sternly.

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21 The tongue has the power of life and death,(A)
    and those who love it will eat its fruit.(B)

22 He who finds a wife finds what is good(C)
    and receives favor from the Lord.(D)

23 The poor plead for mercy,
    but the rich answer harshly.

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