That is despised; that liveth in a mean and obscure condition in the world, for such are commonly despised by men of a higher rank. Hath a servant; hath but one servant. Or rather, is servant to himself; hath none to wait upon him or work for him but himself, that getteth bread by his own labours. Is better, is happier, than he that honoureth himself, that glorieth in his high birth or 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.