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 one who pretends to be rich and yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor and yet possesses great wealth.
Luke 14:11
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted."

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