10 A (A)righteous man has regard for the life of his animal,
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
11 He (B)who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who pursues worthless things lacks [a]sense.
12 The (C)wicked man desires the [b]booty of evil men,
But the root of the righteous (D)yields fruit.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:11 Lit heart
  2. Proverbs 12:12 Lit net

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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