Proverbs 25:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 25:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 25:7 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 25:7 — KJV
“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.”
— Proverbs 25:7 (KJV)
Proverbs 25:7 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 25:7
“And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 25:7: hither, thine, eyes
“And the man of thine, whom I shall not cut off from mine altar, shall be to consume thine eyes, and to grieve thine heart: and all the increase of thine house shall die in the flower of their age. in the flower...: Heb. men”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 25:7: lower, whom, thine
“And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 25:7: come, hither, whom
“Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that the LORD had delivered thee to day into mine hand in the cave: and some bade me kill thee: but mine eye spared thee; and I said, I will not put forth mine hand against my lord; for he is the LORD'S anointed.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 25:7: put, thine, eyes
“And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto my house: and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it; or, if it seem good to thee, I will give thee the worth of it in money. seem...: Heb. be good in thine eyes”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 25:7: better, than, thine
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