Proverbs 12:10
“A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruell.”
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Proverbs 12:10 Context
8A man shall be commended according to his wisedome: but hee that is of a peruerse heart, shall be despised. 9Hee that is despised and hath a seruant, is better then he that honoureth himselfe, and lacketh bread. 10A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruell. 11Hee that tilleth his land, shall bee satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vaine persons, is void of vnderstanding. 12The wicked desireth the net of euill men: but the roote of the righteous yeeldeth fruit.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 12:10
A righteous [man] regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked [are] cruel.
- King James Version
A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But {even} the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
- American Standard Version (1901)
An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evil-doers are cruel.
- Basic English Bible
A righteous man is concerned for the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
- Darby Bible
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
- Webster's Bible
A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
- World English Bible
The righteous knoweth the life of his beast, And the mercies of the wicked [are] cruel.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 12:10
12:10 Regardeth - He will not destroy it either by labour beyond its strength, or by denying it necessary food or rest. Cruel - There is cruelty mixed even with their most merciful actions.