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.