7 for it is better that he says to you, “Come up here!” than that you should be demoted in the presence of the prince. Even what you have seen with your own eyes,
Proverbs 25:7
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Luke 14:9–11
9 Then the host who invited both of you will come and tell you, ‘Give this man your seat.’ And in humiliation, you will have to take the last place. 10 But when you are invited, go and sit in the last place, so that your host will come and tell you, ‘Friend, move u…
Sirach 13:8–10
8 Beware that you are not deceived and brought low in your enjoyment. (WEB) 9 If a mighty man invites you, be reserved, and he will invite you more. (WEB) 10 Don’t press him, lest you be thrust back. Don’t stand far off, lest you be forgotten. (WEB)
Sirach 7:3–5
3 My son, don’t sow upon the furrows of unrighteousness, and you won’t reap them sevenfold. (WEB) 4 Don’t seek preeminence from the Lord, nor the seat of honor from the king. (WEB) 5 Don’t justify yourself in the presence of the Lord, and don’t display your wisdom before the kin… (WEB)
Sirach 3:17–19
17 My son, go on with your business in humility; so you will be loved by an acceptable man. (WEB) 18 The greater you are, humble yourself the more, and you will find favor before the Lord. (WEB) 19 Many are in high place, and of renown: but mysteries are revealed unto the meek. (KJV)
Proverbs 22:28–29
28 Do not move an ancient boundary stone which your fathers have placed. 29 Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
Sirach 11:1–2
1 The wisdom of the lowly will lift up his head, and make him sit in the midst of great men. (WEB) 2 Don’t commend a man for his good looks. Don’t abhor a man for his outward appearance. (WEB)
Numbers 24:10–12
10 Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his hands together and said to Balaam, “I summoned you to curse my enemies, but behold, you have persisted in blessing them these three times. 11 Therefore, flee at once to your home! I said I would richly r…
Sirach 20:10–12
10 There is a gift that will not profit you; and there is a gift that pays back double. (WEB) 11 There are losses because of glory; and there is one who has lifted up his head from a low estate. (WEB) 12 There is one who buys much for a little, and pays for it again sevenfold. (WEB)
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