Proverbs 25:7
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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English Standard Version
for it is better to be told, "Come up here," than to be put lower in the presence of a noble.What your eyes have seen
New International Version
it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here," than for him to humiliate you before a nobleman. What you have seen with your eyes
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