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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He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better Than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

Better is he who is lightly esteemed but works for his own support than he who assumes honor for himself and lacks bread.

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

Better to be held in low regard and have a servant than to be conceited and lack food.

Better is a pauper who has what he needs, than someone glorious and in need of bread.

Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.

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

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

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.

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

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