Proverbs 12:9 - Douy-Rheims Bible Challoner Revision

⁹ 6 A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.

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

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⁹ Better is he who is lightly esteemed but works for his own support than he who assumes honor for himself and lacks bread.

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

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

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

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⁹ Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.

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7 He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.

5 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.

4 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.

6 But he said: Are you also yet without understanding?

9 And another said: I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to try them: I pray thee, hold me excused.