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Proverbs 25:7

World English Bible

for it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,”
than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince,
whom your eyes have seen.

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Proverbs 25:7 in other translations

For better is it that it be said unto thee, Come up hither, Than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince, Whom thine eyes have seen.

Proverbs 25:7 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 25:7 in context

  1. 5Take away the wicked from the king’s presence,
    and his throne will be established in righteousness.
  2. 6Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king,
    or claim a place among great men;
  3. 7for it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,”
    than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince,
    whom your eyes have seen.
  4. 8Don’t be hasty in bringing charges to court.
    What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?
  5. 9Debate your case with your neighbor,
    and don’t betray the confidence of another,