Proverbs 12:9-11
Christian Standard Bible
9 Better to be disregarded, yet have a servant,
than to act important but have no food.(A)
10 The righteous cares about his animal’s health,(B)
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food,(C)
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.(D)
Proverbs 12:9-11
New International Version
9 Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant
than pretend to be somebody and have no food.
10 The righteous care for the needs of their animals,(A)
but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
11 Those who work their land will have abundant food,
but those who chase fantasies have no sense.(B)
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