Proverbs 12:9

Bible in Basic English 1965

He who is of low position and has a servant, is better than one who has a high opinion of himself and is in need of bread.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:10

An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evil-doers are cruel.

Proverbs 12:8

A man will be praised in the measure of his wisdom, but a wrong-minded man will be looked down on.

Proverbs 13:7

A man may be acting as if he had wealth, but have nothing; another may seem poor, but have great wealth.

Matthew 15:8

These people give me honour with their lips, but their heart is far from me.

Luke 14:11

For every man who gives himself a high place will be put down, but he who takes a low place will be lifted up.