Proverbs 12:9

Revised Version 1885

Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

Cross References

Luke 14:11

For every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Proverbs 13:7

There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.

Matthew 15:8

This people honoureth me with their lips; But their heart is far from me.

Proverbs 12:8

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

Proverbs 12:10

A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.