Proverbs 12:10

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 12:10

A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruell.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

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 regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

A righteous man is concerned for the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
- Darby Bible

The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
- English Revised Version

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

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 12:10

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.


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