Proverbs 12:10

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 12:10

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Berean Standard Bible

A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.

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KJV

King James Version

A righteous [man] regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked [are] cruel.

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World English Bible

A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

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ASV

American Standard Version

A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

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Proverbs 12

⁸ A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.

⁹ Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.

¹⁰ A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.

¹¹ The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.

¹² The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

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