Proverbs 12:9
Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
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Before · Proverbs 12:7–8
7The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand. 8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
9Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.