Verse 9

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

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.