A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 12:9 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better Than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. Dugang nga mga bersyonAmplified Bible - Classic Edition Better is he who is lightly esteemed but works for his own support than he who assumes honor for himself and lacks bread. American Standard Version (1901) Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread. Common English Bible Better to be held in low regard and have a servant than to be conceited and lack food. Catholic Public Domain Version Better is a pauper who has what he needs, than someone glorious and in need of bread. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread. English Standard Version 2016 Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread. |
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; But their heart is far from me.
For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.