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
A man may be acting as if he had wealth, but have nothing; another may seem poor, but have great wealth.
Luke 14:11
For every man who gives himself a high place will be put down, but he who takes a low place will be lifted up.

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain