Proverbs 25:7

God's Word

because it is better to be told, “Come up here,” than to be put down in front of a prince whom your eyes have seen.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:19

Better to be humble with lowly people than to share stolen goods with arrogant people.

Proverbs 25:6

Do not brag about yourself in front of a king or stand in the spot that belongs to notable people,

Luke 18:14

“I can guarantee that this tax collector went home with God’s approval, but the Pharisee didn’t. Everyone who honors himself will be humbled, but the person who humbles himself will be honored.”

1 Peter 5:5

Young people, in a similar way, place yourselves under the authority of spiritual leaders. Furthermore, all of you must serve each other with humility, because God opposes the arrogant but favors the humble.

Revelation 4:1

After these things I saw a door standing open in heaven. I heard the first voice like a trumpet speaking to me. It said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must happen after this.”