Proverbs 12:9
What does Proverbs 12:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 12:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He 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.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Better <FI>is<Fi> the lightly esteemed who hath a servant, Than the self-honoured who lacketh bread.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 13:7
There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.
- Luke 14:11
For every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
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