Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food. Cross References Matthew 15:8 These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Proverbs 12:8 A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised. Proverbs 12:10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty. Treasury of Scripture He that is despised, and has a servant, is better than he that honors himself, and lacks bread. despised Proverbs 13:7 Luke 14:11 |