Proverbs 12:9-11

World English Bible

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.
¹¹ He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread,
    but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.