Proverbs 12:9

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Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
World English Bible (WEB)
He that is despised{H7034}{(H8737)}, and hath a servant{H5650}, is better{H2896} than he that honoureth{H3513}{(H8693)} himself, and lacketh{H2638} bread{H3899}.
Strong's King James
Better to be lightly esteemed with his servant, Than he honouring himself, lacking bread.
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
Better is the lightly esteemed who hath a servant, Than the self-honoured who lacketh bread.
Young's Literal Translation

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