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Proverbs 25:6
Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of the great;
Proverbs 25:6 · Darby Bible
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Proverbs 25:6 in other translations
Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;
Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;
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In context
3 The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, and 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 the great;
7 for better it is 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 see.
8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest [thou know not] what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour, but reveal not the secret of another;
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