Translation Comparison

Proverbs 25:7

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

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The verse Proverbs 25:7 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Proverbs 25:7 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	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.
American Standard VersionASV	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.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	For it is better that it should be said to thee: Come up hither; than that thou shouldst be humbled before the prince.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	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 see.
English Revised VersionERV	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.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	For better it is that it be said to thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldst be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thy eyes have seen.
World English BibleWEB	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.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	For better that he hath said to thee, 'Come thou up hither,' Than that he humble thee before a noble, Whom thine eyes have seen.
American King James VersionAKJV	For better it is 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.

King James Bible

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.

American Standard Version

ASV

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.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For it is better that it should be said to thee: Come up hither; than that thou shouldst be humbled before the prince.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

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 see.

English Revised Version

ERV

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.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For better it is that it be said to thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldst be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thy eyes have seen.

World English Bible

WEB

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.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

For better that he hath said to thee, 'Come thou up hither,' Than that he humble thee before a noble, Whom thine eyes have seen.

American King James Version

AKJV

For better it is 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.