Verse 9

He that is despised{H7034}{(H8737)}, and hath a servant{H5650}, is better{H2896} than he that honoureth{H3513}{(H8693)} himself, and lacketh{H2638} bread{H3899}.

Referenced Verses

• Luke 14:11 : 11 For{G3754} whosoever{G3956} exalteth{G5312}{(G5723)} himself{G1438} shall be abased{G5013}{(G5701)}; and{G2532} he that humbleth{G5013}{(G5723)} himself{G1438} shall be exalted{G5312}{(G5701)}.
• Prov 13:7 : 7 There is{H3426} that maketh himself rich{H6238}{(H8693)}, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor{H7326}{(H8711)}, yet{H3605} hath great{H7227} riches{H1952}.