Proverbs 12:9 in the King James Version
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
Context
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
9 Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
10 A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.