Bible verse
A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.
Proverbs 12:10 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 12.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7 The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
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.
13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
14 By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
KJV
A righteous [man] regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked [are] cruel.
ASV
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
ERV
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
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