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¹⁰The righteous know the needs of their animals,
but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.
¹¹Those who till their land will have plenty of food,
but those who follow worthless pursuits have no sense.
¹²The wicked covet the proceeds of wickedness,
but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
¹³The evil are ensnared by the transgression of their lips,
but the righteous escape from trouble.
¹⁴From the fruit of the mouth one is filled with good things,
and manual labor has its reward.
¹⁵Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to advice.
¹⁶Fools show their anger at once,
but the prudent ignore an insult.
¹⁷Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence,
but a false witness speaks deceitfully.
¹⁸Rash words are like sword thrusts,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
¹⁹Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
²⁰Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil,
but those who counsel peace have joy.
²¹No harm happens to the righteous,
but the wicked are filled with trouble.