9. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Proverbs 12:9:1 ⧉ט֣וֹבtovbetter Proverbs 12:9:2 ⧉נִ֭קְלֶהniklebeing lightly esteemed or lowly Proverbs 12:9:3 ⧉וְעֶ֣בֶדveevedand a servant Proverbs 12:9:4 ⧉ל֑וֹloto him or for him Proverbs 12:9:5 ⧉מִ֝מְּתַכַּבֵּ֗דmimtekabbedthan one making himself honored Proverbs 12:9:6 ⧉וַחֲסַר־לָֽחֶם׃vakhasarlakhemand lacking bread |
9. Formal Translation Better is one who is despised and has a servant than one who honors himself and lacks bread. |
9. Dynamic Translation It is better to be overlooked and still have a servant than to honor oneself and go without food. |