A man shall be commended for his wisdom: but the froward of heart shall be despised.

He that is despised, [a]and is his own servant, is better than he that boasteth himself, and lacketh bread.

10 A righteous man [b]regardeth the life of his beast: but the mercies of the wicked are cruel.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:9 The poor man that is contemned and yet liveth of his own travail.
  2. Proverbs 12:10 Is merciful, even to the very beast that doeth him service.

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