Proverbs 12:10 in the World English Bible
A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Context
9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.