Proverbs 25:6

Be not boastful in the presence of the king, and remain not in the places of princes;

Brenton Septuagint

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

5Slay the ungodly from before the king, and his throne shall prosper in righteousness.

7for it is better for thee that it should be said, Come up to me, than that one should humble thee in the presence of the prince; speak of that which thine eyes have seen.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 9:20And concerning thine asses that have been lost now these three days, care not for them, for they are found. And to whom does the excellency of Israel belong? does it not to thee and to thy father's house?

Psalms 131:1A Song of Degrees. Lord, remember David, and all his meekness:

Proverbs 25:27It is not good to eat much honey; but it is right to honour venerable sayings.

Jeremiah 1:6And I said, O Lord, thou that art supreme Lord, behold, I know not how to speak, 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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