Proverbs 25:6

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

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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 before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

7For better it is that it be said unto you, Come up here; than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince whom yours eyes have seen.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 9:20And as for yours asses that were lost three days ago, set not your mind on them; for they are found. And on whom is all the desire of Israel? Is it not on you, and on all your father's house?

1 Samuel 18:18And David said unto 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 131:1Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.

Proverbs 25:27It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.

Jeremiah 1:6Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot 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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