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10 A good man is concerned for the welfare of his animals, but even the kindness of godless men is cruel.

11 Hard work means prosperity;[a] only a fool idles away his time.

12 Crooks are jealous of each other’s loot, while good men long to help each other.

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  1. Proverbs 12:11 Hard work means prosperity, literally, “He who tills his ground shall have his fill of bread.”

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