New International Version
The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.

New Living Translation
The godly care for their animals, but the wicked are always cruel.

English Standard Version
Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.

Berean Study Bible
A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.

New American Standard Bible
A righteous person has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

NASB 1995
A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

NASB 1977
A righteous man has regard for the life of his beast, But the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

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

Christian Standard Bible
The righteous cares about his animal’s health, but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A righteous man cares about his animal's health, but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.

Contemporary English Version
Good people are kind to their animals, but a mean person is cruel.

Good News Translation
Good people take care of their animals, but wicked people are cruel to theirs.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
A righteous person cares [even] about the life of his animals, but the compassion of wicked people is [nothing but] cruelty.

International Standard Version
The righteous person looks out for the welfare of his livestock, but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

NET Bible
A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel.