Old Testament · VERSE 7

Proverbs 25:7

King James Version

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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Proverbs 25:7 in context

Proverbs 25:5

Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 25:6

Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:

Proverbs 25:7SELECTED VERSE

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 25:8

Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.

Proverbs 25:9

Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:

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