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10 A righteous man takes care of his animal,
    but the wicked? Even his compassion is cruel.

11 He who farms his land will have plenty of food,
    but he who follows futilities has no sense.

12 The wicked covet the loot of evil men,
    but the root of the righteous gives forth of itself.

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10 The righteous care for the needs of their animals,(A)
    but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.

11 Those who work their land will have abundant food,
    but those who chase fantasies have no sense.(B)

12 The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers,
    but the root of the righteous endures.

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