Proverbs 25:7
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New International Version (© 2011)
it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here," than for him to humiliate you before his nobles. What you have seen with your eyes

King James Bible
For better it is 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.

American Standard Version
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.

Young's Literal Translation
For better that he hath said to thee, 'Come thou up hither,' Than that he humble thee before a noble, Whom thine eyes have seen.

Proverbs 25:7 Additional Translations
Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

Come up hither - Our Lord refers to this, see Luke 14:8 (note), and the notes there. Be humble; affect not high things; let those who are desperate climb dangerous precipices; keep thyself quiet, and thou shalt live at ease, and in peace. Hear the speech of a wise heathen on this subject: -

Quid fuit, ut tutas agitaret Daedalus alas;Icarus immensas nomine signet aquas?

Nempe quod hic alte, dimissus ille volabat.Nam pennas ambo nonne habuere suas?

Crede mihi; bene qui latuit, bene vixit; et infraFortunam debet quisque manere suam.

Vive sine invidia; mollesque inglorius annosExige: amicitias et tibi junge pares.

Ovid, Trist. lib. iii., El. 4, ver. 21.

"Why was it that Daedalus winged his way safely, while Icarus his son fell, and gave name to the Icarian sea? Was it not because the son flew aloft, and the father skimmed the ground? For both were furnished with the same kind of wings. Take my word for it, that he who lives privately lives safely; and every one should live within his own income. Envy no man; pray for a quiet life, though it should not be dignified. Seek a friend, and associate with thy equals."

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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Proverbs 16:19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Luke 14:8-10 When you are bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honorable man than you be bidden of him...

come or be humble; affect not high things keep thyself quiet; and thou shalt live at ease in safety and in peace.

Revelation 4:1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven...

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Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalts himself shall be abased...

1 Peter 5:5 Likewise, you younger, submit yourselves to the elder. Yes, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility...

Proverbs 25:7 Parallel Commentaries
Better Eyes Hither Humble Humiliate Lower Noble Nobleman Placed Presence Prince Ruler Shouldest Shouldst
Better Eyes Hither Humble Humiliate Lower Noble Nobleman Placed Presence Prince Ruler Shouldest Shouldst
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Luke 14:7 When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable:
Luke 14:8 "When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited.
Luke 14:10 But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, 'Friend, move up to a better place.' Then you will be honored in the presence of all the other guests.
Proverbs 25:6 Do not exalt yourself in the king's presence, and do not claim a place among his great men;