Proverbs 25:7

Proverbs 25:7 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)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 King James Version (NKJV)For it is better that he say to you, “Come up here,” Than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen.
• New Living Translation (NLT)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,

Context of Proverbs 25:7

5remove wicked officials from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness. 6Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men; 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 8do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame? 9If you take your neighbor to court, do not betray another’s confidence,

Proverbs 25:7 word by word

כִּ֤י ט֥וֹב אֲמָר־לְךָ֗ עֲֽלֵ֫ה הֵ֥נָּה מֵֽ֭הַשְׁפִּ֣ילְךָ לִפְנֵ֣י נָדִ֑יב אֲשֶׁ֖ר רָא֣וּ עֵינֶֽיךָ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• For betterטוֹבţôb · pleasantH2896
• that it be saidאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
• unto thee, Come upעָלָה‛âlâh · to ascend: riseH5927
• hither; than that thou shouldest be put lowerשָׁפֵלshâphêl · to abaseH8213
• in the presenceפָּנֶהpânîym · faceH6440
• of the princeנָדִיבnâdîyb · nobleH5081
• whom thine eyesעַ֫יִן‛ayin · eyeH5869
• have seenרָאָהrâ'âh · to see: seeH7200

Cross-references for Proverbs 25:7

• Proverbs 16:19Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.
• 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.
• Revelation 4:1After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.”
• Luke 18:14“I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
• 1 Peter 5:5In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”

Commentaries on Proverbs 25:7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7Come 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…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-7Verses 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.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7Hasty actions often lead to regret.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 6-76-7. Do not intrude into the presence of the king, for the elevation of the humble is honorable, but the humbling of the proud disgraceful (Lu 14:8-10).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 25:7

• Citizens
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Commentaries on Proverbs 25

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings