Proverbs 12:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 12:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 12:9 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 12:9 — KJV
“He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.”
— Proverbs 12:9 (KJV)
Proverbs 12:9 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 12:9
“And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day thy servant knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant. thanked: Heb. blessed his servant: or, thy servant”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:9: hath, servant, than
“And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:9: servant, better, than
“And he shall be unto thee a restorer of thy life, and a nourisher of thine old age: for thy daughter in law, which loveth thee, which is better to thee than seven sons, hath born him. a nourisher of: Heb. to nourish thine...: Heb. thy gray hairs”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:9: hath, better, than
“And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:9: hath, better, than
“And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:9: hath, better, than
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