Proverbs 12:9

Better slighted, and have a servant, than to honour oneself, and come short of bread.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

8In proportion to his prudence, is a man, to be praised, but, the perverse in heart, shall be an object of contempt.

10A righteous man, regardeth the desire of his beast, but, the compassions of the lawless, are cruel.

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Cross References

Proverbs 13:7There is who feigneth himself rich, yet hath nothing at all, who pleadeth poverty, yet hath great substance.

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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