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Proverbs 12:9

Better is a pauper who has what he needs, than someone glorious and in need of bread
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King James Version

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

English Standard Version

Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread.

New International Version

Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food.