Proverbs 12:9 in Boko

9 Gbɛ̃́ kpɛɛ pↄ́ ì a zĩkɛ maannↄ dɛ zĩadilɛngbia pↄ́ blɛ ì kɛ̃́sãwàla.

Other Translations

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

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

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.

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

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

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