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Proverbs 25:6

World English Bible

Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king,
or claim a place among great men;

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Proverbs 25:6 in other translations

Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, And stand not in the place of great men:

Proverbs 25:6 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 25:6 in context

  1. 4Take away the dross from the silver,
    and material comes out for the refiner;
  2. 5Take away the wicked from the king’s presence,
    and his throne will be established in righteousness.
  3. 6Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king,
    or claim a place among great men;
  4. 7for 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.
  5. 8Don’t be hasty in bringing charges to court.
    What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?