Proverbs 12:9

Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

Luke 14:11

for every one that exalts himself shall be abased, and he that abases himself shall be exalted.

Proverbs 13:7

There is that feigneth himself rich, and hath nothing; there is that maketh himself poor, and hath great wealth.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Despised

Proverbs 13:7
There is that feigneth himself rich, and hath nothing; there is that maketh himself poor, and hath great wealth.
Luke 14:11
for every one that exalts himself shall be abased, and he that abases himself shall be exalted.