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10 ¶ The righteous is merciful even unto his beast, but the piety of the wicked is cruel.

11 ¶ He that tills his land shall be satisfied with bread, but he that follows vain persons is void of understanding.

12 ¶ The wicked desires the net of evil men, but the root of the righteous shall yield fruit.

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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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