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The dread wrath of a king is like the growling of a lion;
    he who provokes him to anger forfeits his life.
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife;
    but every fool will be quarreling.
The sluggard does not plow in the autumn;
    he will seek at harvest and have nothing.

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A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion;(A)
    those who anger him forfeit their lives.(B)

It is to one’s honor to avoid strife,
    but every fool(C) is quick to quarrel.(D)

Sluggards(E) do not plow in season;
    so at harvest time they look but find nothing.(F)

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