Proverbs 12:9

New King James Version

Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but 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 will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.

Proverbs 13:7

There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing; And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.

Matthew 15:8

‘These people draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me.

Luke 14:11

For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”