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Proverbs 12:10 Cross-References

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A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. tender: or, bowels

Proverbs 12:10 (KJV)

Commentary on Proverbs 12:10

This proverb reveals character through treatment of animals and contrasts true compassion with counterfeit mercy. "A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast" uses yode'a tsaddiq (יוֹדֵעַ צַדִּיק, knows the righteous) and nefesh behemto (נֶפֶשׁ בְּהֶמְתּוֹ, the soul/life of his animal). The verb yada (יָדַע, know) implies intimate awareness and care. The righteous understand and attend to their animals' needs—food, rest, humane treatment."But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel" presents shocking paradox. Even when the wicked attempt compassion (rachamey resha'im, רַחֲמֵי רְשָׁעִים...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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