Parallel Verses New International Version 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. Darby Bible Translation 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 see. 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. 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 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleCome 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 that it 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... than Library An Unwalled City'He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.'--PROVERBS xxv. 28. The text gives us a picture of a state of society when an unwalled city is no place for men to dwell in. In the Europe of today there are still fortified places, but for the most part, battlements are turned into promenades; the gateways are gateless; the sweet flowers blooming where armed feet used to tread; and men live securely without bolts and bars. But their spirits cannot yet … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture That a Man Should not be a Curious Searcher of the Sacrament, but a Humble Imitator of Christ, Submitting his Sense to Holy Faith God's Glory the Chief End of Man's Being Christian Behavior Cross References 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; Jump to Previous Better Eyes Hither Humble Humiliate Lower Noble Nobleman Placed Presence Prince Ruler Shouldest ShouldstJump to Next Better Eyes Hither Humble Humiliate Lower Noble Nobleman Placed Presence Prince Ruler Shouldest ShouldstLinks Proverbs 25:7 NIVProverbs 25:7 NLT Proverbs 25:7 ESV Proverbs 25:7 NASB Proverbs 25:7 KJV Proverbs 25:7 Bible Apps Proverbs 25:7 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 25:7 Chinese Bible Proverbs 25:7 French Bible Proverbs 25:7 German Bible Proverbs 25:7 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |