10 The righteous cares about his animal’s health,(A)
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.

11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food,(B)
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.(C)

12 The wicked desire what evil people have caught,[a]
but the root of the righteous is productive.

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Footnotes

  1. 12:12 Or desire a stronghold of evil

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