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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Verse 7 is found in chapter 25 of Proverbs. These proverbs belong to a collection copied in the days of Hezekiah, according to the chapter’s introduction. The section begins with the glory of God in concealing matters and the glory of kings in investigating them, establishing a relationship between mystery and government. Refined metal and the removal of the wicked from before the king represent the need for purification before exercising authority. Humility also precedes honor.
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Compare Proverbs 25:7 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Denn es ist dir besser, daß man zu dir sage: Tritt hier herauf! als daß du vor dem Fürsten erniedrigt wirst, daß es deine Augen sehen müssen.
Porque mejor es que se te diga, Sube acá, Que no que seas humillado delante del príncipe Que miraron tus ojos.
Car il vaut mieux qu'on te dise: Monte-ici! Que si l'on t'abaisse devant le prince que tes yeux voient.
Perciocchè val maglio che ti si dica: Sali qua; Che se tu fossi abbassato davanti al principe, Che gli occhi tuoi hanno veduto
Porque melhor é que te digam: Sobe aqui; do que seres humilhado diante do príncipe que os teus olhos já viram.
寧可讓人家說「請你上到這裏來」, 強如在你覲見的貴人面前令你退下。
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