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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 12, Verse 9

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A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
King James Version
[He that is] despised, and hath a servant, [is] better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
American Standard Version
Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.
New English Translation
Better is a person of humble standing who works for himself, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food.
World English Bible
Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
10
A righteous [man] regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked [are] cruel.
11
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain [persons is] void of understanding.
12
The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]: but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].
13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of [his] lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
14
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of [his] mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
15
The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.
16
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
17
[He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.
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The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.