Proverbs 12:10 nasb — A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

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"A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel."

— Proverbs 12:10, NASB

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“A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. ”
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Proverbs 12 — Context

The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.

A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.

Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.

A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense.

The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.

An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.

Proverbs 12:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 12:10 say?

Proverbs 12:10 in the NASB reads: “A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.”

Where is Proverbs 12:10 in the Bible?

Proverbs 12:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 12, verse 10.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 12:10.

What translation should I read Proverbs 12:10 in?

Proverbs 12:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 12:10?

Proverbs 12:10 reads (NASB): “A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 12:10 nasb — A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

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