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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 12, Verse 11

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10
A righteous [man] regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked [are] cruel.
King James Version
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain [persons is] void of understanding.
American Standard Version
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] is void of understanding.
New English Translation
The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks sense.
World English Bible
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
12
The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]: but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].
13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of [his] lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
14
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of [his] mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
15
The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.
16
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
17
[He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.
19
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.
20
Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy.
21
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.