Proverbs 12:9
Better [is] the lightly esteemed who has a servant, || Than the self-honored who lacks bread.
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8A man is praised according to his wisdom, || And the perverted of heart becomes despised.
10The righteous knows the life of his beast, || And the mercies of the wicked [are] cruel.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:7There is [he] who is making himself rich, and has nothing, || Who is making himself poor, and wealth [is] abundant.
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 →