Proverbs 12:10 meaning and explanation

A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.

Proverbs 12:10, Berean Standard Bible

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This proverb comes from a collection of wise sayings in Proverbs 12, contrasting the righteous with the wicked in everyday life. The Hebrew word for "regards" carries the sense of knowing and caring for another's condition.

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