Proverbs

Chapter 12

A just person takes pity on the lives of his cattle, but the feelings of the impious are without mercy. 12.10 (NETS)

from Hebrew the last line is ‘the compassionate acts of the impious are without mercy’

Frequently in Scripture being concerned with animal welfare is a sign either of righteousness or the lack of being concerned a sign of callousness. See Jonah, where God reminds him there are much cattle in Nineveh that don’t deserve to be destroyed. 2026-05-07 > Scripture Reading

Chapter 15

Better is entertainment of vegetables with friendliness and kindness, than a serving of calves with enmity. 15.17 NETS

Veggie Tales?

Chapter 19

He who has compassion on the poor lends to God, and he will repay him according to his gift. 19.17 NETS

Cf Tobit where almsgiving saves.