Proverbs [Sayings] 12:7-10

⁷The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the upright shall stand.

⁸A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a linnened mind shall be despised.

⁹Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.

¹⁰A upright man respects the life of his animal, but the tender racham ·merciful love· of the wicked is cruel.