Proverbs 12:9
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.
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8A man will be praised in the measure of his wisdom, but a wrong-minded man will be looked down on.
10An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evil-doers are cruel.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:7A man may be acting as if he had wealth, but have nothing; another may seem poor, but have great wealth.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:9
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. We are here told whence to expect a good name. Reputation is what most have a high regard to and stand much upon. Now it is certain, 1. The best reputation is that which attends virtue and serious piety, and the prudent conduct of life: A man shall be commended by all that are wise and good, in conformity to the judgment of God himself, which we are sure is according to truth, not according to his riches or… Read the whole commentary →