Proverbs 12:9

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 to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
- Darby Bible

Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
- English Revised Version

Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
- World English Bible

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.