KJV - He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

ASV - Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

BBE - He who is of low position and has a servant, is better than one who has a high opinion of himself and is in need of bread.

WEB - Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, Than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.

YLT - Better `is' the lightly esteemed who hath a servant, Than the self-honoured who lacketh bread.

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