What does Proverbs 12:9 mean?

Proverbs 12:9 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 12:9 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

7The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

9He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

10A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

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