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Proverbs 12:9
Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
Proverbs 12:9 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 12:9 in other translations
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
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In context
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7 The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
9 Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.
11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
12 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
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