Proverbs 12:10
A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
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Before · Proverbs 12:8–9
8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised. 9Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
10A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.