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Proverbs 12:9
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
Proverbs 12:9 · King James Version
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Proverbs 12:9 in other translations
Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
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 are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
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