Proverbs 12:8-10

World English Bible

⁸ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom,
    but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
⁹ Better is he who is little known, and has a servant,
    than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
¹⁰ A righteous man respects the life of his animal,
    but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.