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Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread. King James Bible He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. Holman Christian Standard Bible Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant, than to act important but have no food. International Standard Version It's better to be unimportant, yet have a servant, than to pretend to be important, but lack food. NET Bible Better is a person of humble standing who nevertheless has a servant, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Better is a poor man who waits on himself than one who boasts and lacks bread. Links Proverbs 12:9 NIVProverbs 12:9 NLT Proverbs 12:9 ESV Proverbs 12:9 NASB Proverbs 12:9 KJV Proverbs 12:9 Bible Apps Proverbs 12:9 Parallel Proverbs 12:9 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 12:9 Chinese Bible Proverbs 12:9 French Bible Proverbs 12:9 German Bible Proverbs 12:9 Commentaries Bible Hub |