Proverbs 12:9

Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

Luke 14:11

For everyone that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Proverbs 13:7

There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath 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 that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.
Luke 14:11
For everyone that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

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