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Proverbs 25:7 nasb — For it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince,…

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"For it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen."

— Proverbs 25:7, NASB

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Proverbs 25 — Context

4

Take away the dross from the silver, And there comes out a vessel for the smith;

5

Take away the wicked before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.

6

Do not claim honor in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of great men;

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For it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen.

8

Do not go out hastily to argue your case; Otherwise, what will you do in the end, When your neighbor humiliates you?

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Argue your case with your neighbor, And do not reveal the secret of another,

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Or he who hears it will reproach you, And the evil report about you will not pass away.

Proverbs 25:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 25:7 say?
Proverbs 25:7 in the NASB reads: “For it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen.”
Where is Proverbs 25:7 in the Bible?
Proverbs 25:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 25, verse 7.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 25:7.
What translation should I read Proverbs 25:7 in?
Proverbs 25:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 25:7?
Proverbs 25:7 reads (NASB): “For it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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