Proverbs 12:10,16
Proverbs 12:10 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.
Proverbs 12:16 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
Proverbs 12:10 King James Version (KJV)
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 12:16 King James Version (KJV)
A fool's wrath is presently known: But a prudent man covereth shame.
Proverbs 12:10 The Message (MSG)
Good people are good to their animals; the “good-hearted” bad people kick and abuse them.
Proverbs 12:16 The Message (MSG)
Fools have short fuses and explode all too quickly; the prudent quietly shrug off insults.
Proverbs 12:10 King James Version (KJV)
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 12:16 King James Version (KJV)
A fool's wrath is presently known: But a prudent man covereth shame.
Proverbs 12:10 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
Proverbs 12:16 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
Proverbs 12:10 New Century Version (NCV)
Good people take care of their animals, but even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 12:16 New Century Version (NCV)
Fools quickly show that they are upset, but the wise ignore insults.
Proverbs 12:10 American Standard Version (ASV)
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 12:16 American Standard Version (ASV)
A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
Proverbs 12:10 New International Version (NIV)
The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 12:16 New International Version (NIV)
Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
Proverbs 12:10 New King James Version (NKJV)
A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 12:16 New King James Version (NKJV)
A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame.
Proverbs 12:10 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A righteous man has kind regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel. [Deut 25:4]
Proverbs 12:16 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense], But a prudent man ignores an insult.
Proverbs 12:10 New Living Translation (NLT)
The godly care for their animals, but the wicked are always cruel.
Proverbs 12:16 New Living Translation (NLT)
A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
Proverbs 12:10 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A good man takes care of the needs of his pets, while even the kindest acts of a wicked man are still cruel.
Proverbs 12:16 The Passion Translation (TPT)
If you shrug off an insult and refuse to take offense, you demonstrate discretion indeed. But the fool has a short fuse and will immediately let you know when he’s offended.