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Proverbs 12:10

Mercy and compassionJustice

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.

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.

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BSB
A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.
KJV
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
WEB
A righteous man respects the life of his animal, 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.
DARBY
A righteous man is concerned for the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
BLB
A righteous one regards the life of his animal, and the mercies of the wicked ones [are] cruel.
ÅB
Den rettferdige har omsorg for sin buskap, men den ugudeliges hjerte er hårdt.
OTB
De rettferdige bryr seg om sine dyrs liv, men de ugudeliges vennligste handlinger er grusomme.
B1930
Den rettferdige har omsorg for sin buskap, men den ugudeliges hjerte er hårdt.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Deuteronomy 25:4

    Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.

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  • Genesis 33:13–14

    But Jacob replied, “My lord knows that the children are frail, and I must care for sheep and cattle that are nursing their young. If they are driven hard for even a day, all the animals will die.

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  • Numbers 22:28–32

    Then the LORD opened the donkey’s mouth, and she said to Balaam, “What have I done to you that you have beaten me these three times?”

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  • James 2:13–16

    For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

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  • 1 John 3:17

    If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

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