Proverbs 12:9

It's better to be unimportant, yet have a servant, than to pretend to be important, but lack food.

Luke 14:11

Because everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the person who humbles himself will be exalted."

Proverbs 13:7

One person pretends to be wealthy, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet is rich.

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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
One person pretends to be wealthy, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet is rich.
Luke 14:11
Because everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the person who humbles himself will be exalted."

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