10 A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal , But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 12:10

Commentary on Proverbs 12:10

(Read Proverbs 12:10)

A godly man would not put even an animal to needless pain. But the wicked often speak of others as well used, when they would not endure like treatment for a single day.