Proverbs 25:7
The Scripture
(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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Proverbs 25 the writer warns that a careless person may be humbled by their own words, while the wise person uses speech to gain favor. The chapter contrasts the folly of idle chatter with the value of measured counsel, urging readers to seek wisdom in their speech.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 16:19Luke 14:8Luke 14:9Luke 14:10Revelation 4:1Luke 18:14I Peter 5:5
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