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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

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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