Proverbs 12:8-10

New American Standard Bible 1995

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