Proverbs 12:9

He that is despised, and has a servant, is better than he that honors himself, and lacks bread.

Luke 14:11

For whosoever exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.

Proverbs 13:7

There is one that makes himself rich, yet has nothing: there is one that makes himself poor, yet has great riches.

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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 one that makes himself rich, yet has nothing: there is one that makes himself poor, yet has great riches.
Luke 14:11
For whosoever exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.