Proverbs 25:7 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For better it is that it should be said to you, Come up here, than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, whose eyes have seen you. [Luke 14:8-10.]

American Standard Version (1901)

For better is it 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.

Common English Bible

because it is better that he say to you, “Come up here,” than to be demoted before a ruler. What your eyes see,

Catholic Public Domain Version

For it is better that it should be said to you, "Ascend to here," than that you should be humbled before the prince.