Proverbs 12:8-10

New American Standard Bible

⁸ A person will be praised according to his insight,
But one of perverse ^[a]mind will be despised.
⁹ Better is one who is lightly esteemed and has a servant,
Than one who honors himself and lacks bread.
¹⁰ A ^(A)righteous person has regard for the life of his animal,
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.