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Proverbs 12:9 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Proverbs 12:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 12 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.”
Proverbs 12:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 12:9
He that is despised and has a servant is better than he that honors himself and lacks bread. Modest means with servant (implying productive work providing employment) beats poverty with pretension. This verse criticizes vanity preferring appearance above substance. Better to be humble with resources than proud without necessities. True honor comes from productive labor, not self-promotion.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 12:9
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“and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.,For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.,,,,,,,,”
“yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor”