10 A righteous man cares about his animal’s health,(A)
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.

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

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

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Footnotes

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

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