Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:10
10. A righteous (or just) man regardeth. יודע , ( yodhea’h,) knoweth. The verb is used in the sense of taking care of. Compare Genesis 39:6; Psalms 1:6; Proverbs 27:23. The life of his beast נפשׁ בהמתו ( nephesh behemto) is, perhaps, used as a periphrasis for beast; that is, for its comfort and well-being. But the tender mercies רחמי , ( rahhame,) bowels, which the ancients regarded as the seat of the tender affections or sympathies. Are cruel Cruelty itself; as much as to... read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 12:10
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.Regardeth — He will not destroy it either by labour beyond its strength, or by denying it necessary food or rest.Cruel — There is cruelty mixed even with their most merciful actions. read more