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Proverbs 12:9
Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
King James Version
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
World English Bible
Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
American Standard Version
Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.
Geneva Bible 1599
He that is despised, and is his owne seruant, is better then he that boasteth himselfe and lacketh bread.
Darby Translation
Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
Young's Literal Translation
Better [is] the lightly esteemed who hath a servant, Than the self-honoured who lacketh bread.
Bible in Basic English
He who is of low position and has a servant, is better than one who has a high opinion of himself and is in need of bread.
8A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
10A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.
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