Proverbs 12:9

King James 2000

He that is despised, and has a servant, is better than he that honors himself, and lacks bread.

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 that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

Proverbs 13:7

There is one that makes himself rich, yet has nothing: there is one that makes himself poor, yet has great riches.

Matthew 15:8

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

Luke 14:11

For whosoever exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.