He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
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Verse 9 is found in chapter 12 of Proverbs. The chapter begins by stating that loving discipline is loving knowledge. Correction distinguishes the wise person from the one who hates learning. The following proverbs contrast the stability of the righteous, wicked plans, deceptive words, and care for animals. Even the observation that the righteous care for their animals extends justice to the everyday treatment of creatures under human authority.
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Compare Proverbs 12:9 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Wer gering ist und wartet des Seinen, der ist besser, denn der groß sein will, und des Brotes mangelt.
Mejor es el que es menospreciado y tiene servidores, Que el que se precia, y carece de pan.
Mieux vaut être d'une condition humble et avoir un serviteur Que de faire le glorieux et de manquer de pain.
Meglio è colui del quale non si fa stima, e pure ha un servitore, Che colui che fa il borioso, ed ha mancamento di pane
Melhor é o que se estima em pouco, e tem servos, do que o que se vangloria e tem falta de pão.
被人藐視,但有自己僕人 的, 勝過妄自尊大,卻缺乏食物。
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