He that is despised That lives in an obscure and mean condition in the world, such being commonly despised by persons of a higher rank; and hath a servant Hath but one servant: or, as the LXX. render it, δουλευων εαυτω, serveth, or is servant to himself; that is, hath none to wait upon him, or work for him but himself; that supports himself by his own labours; is better than he that honoureth himself Is happier, and in a better condition, than he that glories in his high birth and gay attire; and lacketh bread Wants necessaries for his own sustenance.
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Proverbs 12:9
9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.