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Proverbs 12:9

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

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

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

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

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

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

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