Proverbs 12:9

Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and lacking bread.

LXX2012 (British)

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

8The mouth of an understanding man is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision.

10A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.

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Cross References

Proverbs 13:7There are some who, having nothing, enrich themselves: and there are some who bring themselves down in the midst of much 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 →

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