Proverbs 12:9
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordHe that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
— Proverbs 12:9, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, Than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Better <FI>is<Fi> the lightly esteemed who hath a servant, Than the self-honoured who lacketh bread.