11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food,(A)
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.(B)

12 The wicked desire what evil men have,[a]
but the root of the righteous produces fruit.

13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech,(C)
but a righteous one escapes from trouble.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:12 Or desire a stronghold of evil

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