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10 The righteous person looks out for the welfare of his livestock,
    but even[a] the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
11 Whoever tills his soil will have a lot to eat,
    but anyone who pursues fantasies lacks sense.[b]

12 The wicked desires what evil people gain,
    but the foundation[c] of the righteous is productive.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:10 The Heb. lacks even
  2. Proverbs 12:11 Lit. heart
  3. Proverbs 12:12 Or root