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Proverbs 12:9

Proverbs chapter 12 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

Context

v.8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

v.9This passage

v.10A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

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.