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Proverbs 12:10

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10The righteous knows the lifeg of his animal,

but the compassionh of the wicked is cruel.

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Footnotes

  1. gOr “soul,” or “inner self”
  2. hHebrew “compassions”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast,

but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The righteous care for the needs of their animals,

but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

The righteous cares about his animal’s health,

but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.

NLTNew Living Translation

The godly care for their animals,

but the wicked are always cruel.

KJV 1900King James Version

A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast:

But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.