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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.

Proverbs 25:7 · WEB

This verse in other languages

ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૨૫:૭
ઉમરાવના દેખતાં તને નીચે ઉતારવામાં આવે તેના કરતાં, “આમ આવો” કહીને ઉપર બેસાડવામાં આવે એ વધારે સારું છે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन २५:७
उनके लिए तुझ से यह कहना बेहतर है कि, “इधर मेरे पास आकर बैठ” ताकि प्रधानों के सम्मुख तुझे अपमानित न होना पड़े. (लूका 14:10,11)

In context

5Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

6Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;

7for 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.

8Don’t be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?

9Debate your case with your neighbor, and don’t betray the confidence of another,

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