Proverbs 12:10 web — A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies 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."

— Proverbs 12:10, World English Bible

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Proverbs 12 — Context

7

The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.

8

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall 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 respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11

He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

12

The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

13

An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

Proverbs 12:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 12:10 say?
Proverbs 12:10 in the World English Bible reads: “A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are 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 (WEB): “A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are 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.
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