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.

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

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

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

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

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

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