Proverbs 12:9
Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
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- Luke 14:11 : 11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted."
- Prov 13:7 : 7 There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
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12 Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
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11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted."
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23 A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
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21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has pity on the poor.
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2 A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
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12 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
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12 Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
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9 He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor.
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11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
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10 Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
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8 But as for the mighty man, he had the earth. The honorable man, he lived in it.
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4 Blessed is the man who makes Yahweh his trust, and doesn't respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.