Proverbs 12:9

He that is lightly esteemed, and hath an eved, 1 is better than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh lechem. 1

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

In Context

8An ish shall be commended according to his seichel, 1 but he that is of a perverse mind shall be despised. 1

10A tzaddik regardeth the nefesh (life) of his behemah (beast), 1 but the compassion of the resha'im is cruel. 1

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Cross References

Proverbs 13:7There is one who maketh himself out to be rich, yet hath nothing; 1 there is one that maketh himself out to be poor, yet hath hon rav (great wealth). 1

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 →

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