Verse 9
Proverbs 12:9
World English Bible, British Edition
9
Better is he who is little known, and has a servant,
than he who honours himself and lacks bread.
Original Language Text
hebrew
ט֣וֹב נִ֭קְלֶה וְ/עֶ֣בֶד ל֑/וֹ מִ֝/מְּתַכַּבֵּ֗ד וַ/חֲסַר לָֽחֶם
English Translation
It is better to be lightly esteemed and have a servant than to be honored and lack bread.
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Chapter 12 Context
1
Whoever loves correction loves knowledge,
but he who hates reproof is stupid.
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2
A good man shall obtain favour from the LORD,
but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
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3
A man shall not be established by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
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4
A worthy woman is the crown of her husband,
but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
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5
The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
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6
The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues the...
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7
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more,
but the house of the righteous shall stand.
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8
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom,
but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
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9
Better is he who is little known, and has a servant,
than he who honours himself and lacks bread.
10
A righteous man respects the life of his animal,
but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
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11
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread,
but he who chases fantasies is void of understandi...
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12
The wicked desires the plunder of evil men,
but the root of the righteous flourishes.
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13
An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips,
but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
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14
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth.
The work of a man’s hands shall be rew...
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15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but he who is wise listens to counsel.
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16
A fool shows his annoyance the same day,
but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
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17
He who is truthful testifies honestly,
but a false witness lies.
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18
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,
but the tongue of the wise heals.
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19
Truth’s lips will be established forever,
but a lying tongue is only momentary.
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20
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
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21
No mischief shall happen to the righteous,
but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
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22
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD,
but those who do the truth are his delight.
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23
A prudent man keeps his knowledge,
but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
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24
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule,
but laziness ends in slave labour.
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25
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
but a kind word makes it glad.
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26
A righteous person is cautious in friendship,
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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27
The slothful man doesn’t roast his game,
but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
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28
In the way of righteousness is life;
in its path there is no death.
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