Proverbs 12:9

New Century Version

A person who is not important but has a servant is better off than someone who acts important but has no food.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:10

Good people take care of their animals, but even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.

Proverbs 12:8

The wisdom of the wise wins praise, but there is no respect for the stupid.

Proverbs 13:7

Some people pretend to be rich but really have nothing. Others pretend to be poor but really are wealthy.

Matthew 15:8

‘These people show honor to me with words, but their hearts are far from me.

Luke 14:11

All who make themselves great will be made humble, but those who make themselves humble will be made great.”