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Proverbs 25:6

Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, And stand not in the place of great men:

Proverbs 25:6 · American Standard Version

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Proverbs 25:6 in other translations

KJV King James Version

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

BSB Berean Standard Bible

Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;

WEB World English Bible

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

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3 As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.

4 Take away the dross from the silver, And there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner:

5 Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.

6 Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, And stand not in the place of great men:

7 For better is it that it be said unto thee, Come up hither, Than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince, Whom thine eyes have seen.

8 Go not forth hastily to strive, Lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, When thy neighbor hath put thee to shame.

9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself, And disclose not the secret of another;

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