Proverbs 12:9

Better is the lightly esteemed who hath a servant, Than the self-honoured who lacketh bread.

Luke 14:11

because every one who is exalting himself shall be humbled, and he who is humbling himself shall be exalted.'

Proverbs 13:7

There is who is making himself rich, and hath nothing, Who is making himself poor, and wealth is abundant.

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
There is who is making himself rich, and hath nothing, Who is making himself poor, and wealth is abundant.
Luke 14:11
because every one who is exalting himself shall be humbled, and he who is humbling himself shall be exalted.'