Proverbs 12:9

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

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

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

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

Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.