Proverbs 25:6

Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king, 2 or claim a place among great men; 1

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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 the wicked from the king’s presence, 2 and his throne will be established in righteousness. 1

7for it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,” 2 than that you should be put lower + 25:7. (6-7) Quoted in Luke 14:8-10 in the presence of the prince, 2 whom your eyes have seen. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 131:1Adonai, my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty; 2 nor do I concern myself with great matters, 2 or things too wonderful for me. 1

Proverbs 25:27It is not good to eat much honey; 2 nor is it kavod ·weighty glory· to seek one’s own kavod ·weighty glory·. 1

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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