Proverbs 12:10
The Scripture
(10) A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the author contrasts the outcomes of wisdom and folly, describing how the righteous will be blessed and the wicked will be cursed. It emphasizes that God's judgment is just and that his wisdom guides the path of the righteous. The chapter ends with a reminder that the fear of the Lord leads to true prosperity.
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