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10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal,
    but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

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

12 The wicked covet the plunder of evil men,
    but the root of the righteous yields 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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