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Whoever is careful about what he says protects his life.
    But anyone who speaks without thinking will be ruined.

The lazy person will not get what he wants.
    But a hard worker gets everything he wants.

Good people hate what is false.
    But wicked people do shameful and disgraceful things.

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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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