Proverbs 12:9

Better is one despised, and having a servant, than he honoring himself and lacks bread.

For whoever exalts himself shall be abased, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted.

There are those who act rich, yet have nothing; and those who act poor, yet have great riches.

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He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

There are those who act rich, yet have nothing; and those who act poor, yet have great riches.

For whoever exalts himself shall be abased, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted.