Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 12:9
“He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 12:9 Context
6The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. 7The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. 8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. 9He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. 10A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. 11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. 12The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
"He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread." Proverbs 12:9 KJV Similar Verses Save
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Translation Details for Proverbs 12:9
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
Other Translations for Proverbs 12:9
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 12:9
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 12:9
12:9 Despised - That lives in a mean condition. Honoureth - That glories in his high birth or gay attire.
Hee that is despised and hath a seruant, is better then he that honoureth himselfe, and lacketh bread.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.
- American Standard Version (1901)
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.
- Basic English Bible
Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
- Darby Bible
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoreth himself, and is destitute of bread.
- Webster's Bible
Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
- World English Bible
Better [is] the lightly esteemed who hath a servant, Than the self-honoured who lacketh bread.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that playeth the man of rank, and lacketh bread.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible