Proverbs 12:9
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
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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.
Catholic Public Domain Version
Better is a pauper who has what he needs, than someone glorious and in need of bread