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Proverbs 12:8-10
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 12:8-10
Holman Christian Standard Bible
8 A man is praised for his insight,
but a twisted mind is despised.
9 Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant,
than to act important but have no food.(A)
10 A righteous man cares about his animal’s health,(B)
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 12:8-10
King James Version
Proverbs 12:8-10
King James Version
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
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