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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 12, Verse 10

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[He that is] despised, and hath a servant, [is] better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
King James Version
A righteous [man] regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked [are] cruel.
American Standard Version
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
New English Translation
A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel.
World English Bible
A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
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He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain [persons is] void of understanding.
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The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]: but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].
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The wicked is snared by the transgression of [his] lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
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A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of [his] mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
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The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.
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A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
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[He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
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There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.
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The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.
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Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy.