Proverbs 12:9

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 12:9

BSB
Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
AKJV
He that is despised, and has a servant, is better than he that honors himself, and lacks bread.
CPDV
Better is a pauper who has what he needs, than someone glorious and in need of bread.
ERV
Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
NHEB
Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
SMT
He is good being despised, and a servant to him above him, honoring himself, and wanting bread.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 12:9

HethatisdespisedH7034VerbandhathaservantH5650Noun MasculineisbetterH2896thanhethathonourethH3513VerbhimselfandlackethH2638AdjectivebreadH3899Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 12:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 12:9
Summary
Humble with employment surpasses arrogant without provision.
Event
Valuing humble workers
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom