Proverbs 12:9
King James Version (KJV)
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.
World English Bible (WEB)
Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
Proverbs 12:9 Cross References
There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
