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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.
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The Wisdom of Humility
Commentators explain that this proverb offers practical wisdom: it is far better and nobler to humbly take a lower position and be invited up than to arrogantly claim a high position and be shamed by being moved down. This approach avoids public disgrace and ultimately leads to greater honor.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The pushing, boastful temper is, in the long run, suicidal. It is wiser as well as nobler to take the lower place at first in humility, than to tak…
19th Century
Anglican
In the presence of the prince whom your eyes have seen, and whose place you have shamelessly taken. The same lesson was repeated b…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For better [it is] that it be said to you, Come up hither , &c.] It is much more to your honour and credit to seat y…
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Religion teaches us humility and self-denial. The one who has seen the glory of the Lord in Christ Jesus will feel his own unworthiness.
