Proverbs 12:9

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

"He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread." - Proverbs 12:9
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What does Proverbs 12:9 mean?

Proverbs 12:9 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread." This verse is a part of the book of Proverbs, which is a collection of wise sayings and teachings traditionally…

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True Greatness and Humility

Proverbs 12:9 reads, "He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread." At first glance, this verse from Proverbs may seem puzzling; there’s a stark contrast presented between someone who is despised yet possesses a servant…

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A Prayer for Humility and Dependence on God

Heavenly Father, As I come before you this day, I meditate deeply on the wisdom that resides within Your Holy Scriptures, particularly Proverbs 12:9, which states: "He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread." Lord, this…

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