Proverbs 25:6

Do not take glory for yourself before the king, and do not put yourself in the place of the great:

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In The King James Version

Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:

In Context

5Take away evil-doers from before the king, and the seat of his power will be made strong in righteousness.

7For it is better to have it said to you, Come up here; than for you to be put down in a lower place before the ruler.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 9:20As for your asses which have been wandering for three days, give no thought to them, for they have come back. And for whom are all the desired things in Israel? are they not for you and your father's family?

1 Samuel 18:18And David said to Saul, Who am I, and what is my father's family in Israel, that I am to be son-in-law to the king?

Psalms 131:1A Song of the going up. Of David. Lord, there is no pride in my heart and my eyes are not lifted up; and I have not taken part in great undertakings, or in things over-hard for me.

Proverbs 25:27It is not good to take much honey: so he who is not looking for honour will be honoured.

Jeremiah 1:6Then said I, O Lord God! see, I have no power of words, for I am a child.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 25:5-6

4 Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. 5 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. This shows that the vigorous endeavour of a prince to suppress vice, and reform the manners of his people, is the most effectual way to support his government. Observe, 1. What the duty of magistrates is: To take away the wicked, to use their power for the terror of evil works and evil workers, not only to banish those that are… Read the whole commentary →

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