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11 He who works his land will have all the bread he needs, but he who follows what is of no worth has no wisdom.

12 The sinful man wants what sinful men have, but the root of those who are right with God gives fruit.

13 A sinful man is trapped by the sin of his lips, but those who are right with God will get away from trouble.

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11 Those who work their land will have abundant food,
    but those who chase fantasies have no sense.(A)

12 The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers,
    but the root of the righteous endures.

13 Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk,(B)
    and so the innocent escape trouble.(C)

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