1)
Why is it better that they tell you to ascend?
1.
Malbim: If you stood in a low place, and they tell you to ascend, this is honorable.
2)
What did your eyes see?
1.
Rashi: That this is Emes.
2.
Malbim #1: You saw a Nediv, and you thought that you are at his level.
3.
Malbim #2: The eyes of your intellect saw and recognize etiquette and proper conduct - lowering yourself is raising yourself!
