Proverbs 12:9

World English Bible (WEB)

"Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread. "

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Practical wisdom for daily living, largely from King Solomon.

Old Testament • Book #20

The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understandi...

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