Proverbs 12:9

ஆகாரமில்லாதவனாயிருந்தும், தன்னைத்தான் கனம்பண்ணிக்கொள்ளுகிறவனைப்பார்க்கிலும், கனமற்றவனாயிருந்தும் பணிவிடைக்காரனுள்ளவன் உத்தமன்.

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King James Version (KJV)

He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He who is of low position and has a servant, is better than one who has a high opinion of himself and is in need of bread.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young’s Literal Translation (YLT)

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

Cross Reference

Proverbs 13:7

There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

Luke 14:11

For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

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