Proverbs 12:9

Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.

Luke 14:11

Because every man who lifts himself up will be made lower, and he who makes himself lower will be lifted up.

Proverbs 13:7

There is he who makes himself rich, yet has nothing, [and] he who makes himself poor, yet [has] great wealth.

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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 he who makes himself rich, yet has nothing, [and] he who makes himself poor, yet [has] great wealth.
Luke 14:11
Because every man who lifts himself up will be made lower, and he who makes himself lower will be lifted up.