Proverbs 12:9

Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread.

Luke 14:11

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

Proverbs 13:7

One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has 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
One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
Luke 14:11
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

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