Proverbs 25:7
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New International Version (©1984)
it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here," than for him to humiliate you before a nobleman. What you have seen with your eyes

New Living Translation (©2007)
It's better to wait for an invitation to the head table than to be sent away in public disgrace. Just because you've seen something,

English Standard Version (©2001)
for it is better to be told, “Come up here,” than to be put lower in the presence of a noble. What your eyes have seen

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
For it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
because it is better to be told, "Come up here," than to be put down in front of a prince whom your eyes have seen.

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 King James Version
For better it is 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.

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.

Bible in Basic English
For it is better to have it said to you, Come up here; than for you to be put down in a lower place before the ruler.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For it is better that it should be said to thee: Come up hither; than that thou shouldst be humbled before the prince.

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.

English Revised 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.

Webster's Bible Translation
For better it is that it be said to thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldst be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thy eyes have seen.

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.

Geneva Study 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.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

25:1-3 God needs not search into any thing; nothing can be hid from him. But it is the honour of rulers to search out matters, to bring to light hidden works of darkness. 4,5. For a prince to suppress vice, and reform his people, is the best way to support his government. 6,7. Religion teaches us humility and self-denial. He who has seen the glory of the Lord in Christ Jesus, will feel his own unworthiness. 8-10. To be hasty in beginning strife, will bring into difficulties. War must at length end, and might better be prevented. It is so in private quarrels; do all thou canst to settle the matter. 11,12. A word of counsel, or reproof, rightly spoken, is especially beautiful, as fine fruit becomes still more beautiful in silver baskets. 13. See what ought to be the aim of him that is trusted with any business; to be faithful. A faithful minister, Christ's messenger, should be thus acceptable to us. 14. He who pretends to have received or given that which he never had, is like the morning cloud, that disappoints those who look for rain. 15. Be patient to bear a present hurt. Be mild to speak without passion; for persuasive language is the most effectual to prevail over the hardened mind. 16. God has given us leave to use grateful things, but we are cautioned against excess.


Luke 14:7 And He began speaking a parable to the invited guests when He noticed how they had been picking out the places of honor at the table, saying to them, (NASB ©1995)

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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.

that it 16:19 Lu 14:8-10

come or be humble; affect not high things keep thyself quiet; and thou shalt live at ease in safety and in peace. Re 4:1

than Lu 18:14 1Pe 5:5

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