Proverbs 25:7

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 25:7

BSB

for it is better that he says to you, "Come up here!" than that you should be demoted in the presence of the prince. Even what you have seen with your own eyes,

AKJV

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.

CPDV

For it is better that it should be said to you, "Ascend to here," than that you should be humbled before the prince.

ERV

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.

NHEB

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.

SMT

For good to say to thee, Come up hither, rather than humbling thyself before the noble whom thine eye saw.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 25:7

ForbetterH2896itisthatitbesaidH559VerbuntotheeComeupH5927VerbhitherthanthatthoushouldestbeputlowerH8213VerbinthepresenceH6440Noun MasculineoftheprinceH5081whomthineeyesH5869NounhaveseenH7200Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 25:7

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 25:7

Summary

Being elevated is better than public humiliation

Event

Contrasting elevation with demotion

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC