Proverbs 12:9 — compare English translations
Compare translationsProverbs 12:9 in 3 English versions, beneath the original-language interlinear. Each original word links to its lexicon entry, so you can weigh the renderings against the morphology yourself. Full word study →
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World English Bible Public Domain
Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, Than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
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King James Version Public Domain
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
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unfoldingWord Literal Text CC BY-SA 4.0
Better being disregarded and having a servant than honoring oneself and lacking bread.
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