Proverbs 25:6
Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence or stand in the place of the great,
In context
3 As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the heart of kings is unsearchable. 4 Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel; 5 take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness. 6 Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence or stand in the place of the great, 7 for it is better to be told, “Come up here,” than to be put lower in the presence of a noble. What your eyes have seen 8 do not hastily bring into court, for what will you do in the end, when your neighbor puts you to shame? 9 Argue your case with your neighbor himself, and do not reveal another’s secret,
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 25:6 in the KJV
Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, And stand not in the place of great men:
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 25:6 in the NIV
Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men;