Nehr · Proverbs 25

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.

— Proverbs 25:7, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

For better <FI>that<Fi> he hath said to thee, 'Come thou up hither,' Than <FI>that<Fi> he humble thee before a noble, Whom thine eyes have seen.

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