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10 A (A)righteous man knows the value of the life of his animal,
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
11 He (B)who cultivates his land will be satisfied with bread,
But he who pursues empty things lacks a heart of wisdom.
12 The (C)wicked man desires a stronghold of evil men,
But the root of the righteous (D)gives 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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