7 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

Other Translations of Proverbs 25:7

King James Version

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.

English Standard Version

7 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

The Message

7 It's better to be promoted to a place of honor than face humiliation by being demoted.

New King James Version

7 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

7 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,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:7

Commentary on Proverbs 25:6-7

(Read Proverbs 25:6-7)

Religion teaches us humility and self-denial. He who has seen the glory of the Lord in Christ Jesus, will feel his own unworthiness.