Proverbs 25:7

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for it is better that he says to you, “Come up here!” than that you should be demoted in the presence of the prince. Even what you have seen with your own eyes,
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
For better{H2896} it is that it be said{H559}{(H8800)} unto thee, Come up{H5927}{(H8798)} hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower{H8213}{(H8687)} in the presence{H6440} of the prince{H5081} whom thine eyes{H5869} have seen{H7200}{(H8804)}.
Strong's King James
Yes, better to be said to you, "Come up here, Than you be brought low in the noble's face.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
For better that he hath said to thee, ‘Come thou up hither,’ Than that he humble thee before a noble, Whom thine eyes have seen.
Young's Literal Translation

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