Proverbs 12:9 - American Standard Version (1901)9 Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17699 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better Than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition9 Better is he who is lightly esteemed but works for his own support than he who assumes honor for himself and lacks bread. See the chapterCommon English Bible9 Better to be held in low regard and have a servant than to be conceited and lack food. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version9 Better is a pauper who has what he needs, than someone glorious and in need of bread. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version9 Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread. See the chapter |