Bible · Proverbs 12 · Verse 9
Proverbs 12:9
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 lightly esteemed, 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.