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Proverbs 12:9

World English Bible

Better is he who is little known, and has a servant,
than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.

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Proverbs 12:9 in other translations

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

Proverbs 12:9 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 12:9 in context

  1. 7The wicked are overthrown, and are no more,
    but the house of the righteous shall stand.
  2. 8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom,
    but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
  3. 9Better is he who is little known, and has a servant,
    than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
  4. 10A righteous man respects the life of his animal,
    but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
  5. 11He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread,
    but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.