Proverbs 12:9

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.

World English Bible (WEB)

Better is he who is little know, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.

King James Version (KJV)

He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He who is of low position and has a servant, is better than one who has a high opinion of himself and is in need of bread.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mejor es el que es menospreciado y tiene servidores, que el que se precia, y carece de pan.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Es mejor ser menospreciado pero con criado, que alabado y sin comida.