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Better to be despised and have a servant
    than to boast of one’s status but have nothing to eat.

10 A righteous man takes care of his animal,
    but the wicked? Even his compassion is cruel.

11 He who farms his land will have plenty of food,
    but he who follows futilities has no sense.

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Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant
    than pretend to be somebody and have no food.

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)

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