Verse 9
A better translation is, "Better is a man of humble standing who works for himself than one who plays the great man but lacks bread" (RSV).
"The point seems to be that some people live beyond their means in a vain show . . . whereas, if they lived modestly, they could have some of the conveniences of life, e.g., a servant." [Note: Ross, p. 969.]
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