Proverbs 25:6
Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king,or claim a place among great men;
New Heart English Bible
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,and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Cross References
1 Samuel 9:20As for your donkeys who were lost three days ago, do not set your mind on them; for they have been found. And for whom does all Israel desire? Is it not for you, and for all your father's house?"
1 Samuel 18:18David said to Saul, "Who am I, and what is my life, or my father's family in Israel, that I should be son-in-law to the king?"
Psalms 131:1A Song of Ascents. By David.Lord, my heart isn't haughty, nor my eyes lofty;nor do I concern myself with great matters,or things too wonderful for me.
Proverbs 25:27It is not good to eat much honey;nor is it honorable to seek one's own honor.
Jeremiah 1:6Then I said, "Ah, Lord God! Behold, I do not know 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 →