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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.

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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.

Christian Standard Bible

for it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here! ” than to demote you in plain view of a noble.

English Standard Version

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

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.

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

New King James Version

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

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,

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.