8 A person is praised according to their prudence,

and one with a warped mind is despised.

9 Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant

than pretend to be somebody and have no food.

10 The righteous care for the needs of their animals,

but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.

8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom:

But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better

Than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast:

But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

8 A sensible person wins admiration,

but a warped mind is despised.

9 Better to be an ordinary person with a servant

than to be self-important but have no food.

10 The godly care for their animals,

but the wicked are always cruel.

8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom,

But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.

9 Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant,

Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.

10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal,

But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

8 The wisdom of the wise wins praise,

but there is no respect for the stupid.

9 A person who is not important but has a servant is better off

than someone who acts important but has no food.

10 Good people take care of their animals,

but even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.

8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom;

But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

9 Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant,

Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast;

But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

8 A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised.

9 Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

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

8 A person will be praised based on his insight, 

but whoever has a twisted mind will be despised. 

9 Better to be unimportant and have a slave 

than to act important and have nothing to eat. 

10 A righteous person cares ⸤even⸥ about the life of his animals, 

but the compassion of wicked people is ⸤nothing but⸥ cruelty. 

8 A man is praised for his insight,

but a twisted mind is despised.

9 Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant,

than to act important but have no food.

10 A righteous man cares about his animal’s health,

but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.

8 One is commended for good sense,

but a perverse mind is despised.

9 Better to be despised and have a servant,

than to be self-important and lack food.

10 The righteous know the needs of their animals,

but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.

8 For his mouth of good sense, a man will be recommended,

but he who is of perverse mind will be despised.

9 It is better to be lowly and a servant to someone

than self-glorifying and lacking food.

10 The righteous knows the life of his animal,

but the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

8 A man is praised for how wise he is.

But people hate those who have twisted minds.

9 Being nobody and having a servant

is better than pretending to be somebody and having no food.

10 Those who do what is right take good care of their animals.

But the kindest acts of those who do wrong are mean.

8 A man will be praised according to his insight,

But one of perverse mind will be despised.

9 Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant

Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.

10 A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal,

But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.