Proverbs 12:9

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.

World English Bible (WEB)

Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.

Strong's King James

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}.

The F.O.G *

Better to be lightly esteemed with his servant, Than he honouring himself, lacking bread.

The F.O.G Message *

Young's Literal Translation

Better is the lightly esteemed who hath a servant, Than the self-honoured who lacketh bread.
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