Proverbs 12:9 - Hebrew Names version (HNV)

⁹ Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁹ He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better Than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁹ 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)

⁹ Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

Common English Bible

⁹ Better to be held in low regard and have a servant than to be conceited and lack food.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁹ Better is a pauper who has what he needs, than someone glorious and in need of bread.

Proverbs 12:9 Cross References

Proverbs 12:10

A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

Proverbs 12:8

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

Proverbs 13:7

There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

Matthew 15:8

'These people draw near to me with their mouth, and honor me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.

Luke 14:11

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.*