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.
DBY: Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
KJV: He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
JPS: Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that playeth the man of rank, and lacketh bread.
WBS: He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoreth himself, and is destitute 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.
