Proverbs 12:9

9 He that is despised , and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

Proverbs 12:9 In-Context

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.
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