Proverbs 12:9
King James Version
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
Proverbs 12:9 in context
Proverbs 12:7
The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
Proverbs 12:8
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Proverbs 12:9SELECTED VERSE
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
Proverbs 12:10
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 12:11
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.