Proverbs 12:9

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Better is a person of humble standing who works for himself, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food.

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Referenced Verses

  • Luke 14:11 : 11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
  • Prov 13:7 : 7 There is one who pretends to be rich and yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor and yet possesses great wealth.

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