Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 12:9
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Berean Standard Bible
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.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 12
7 The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
9 Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
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