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Proverbs 25:6
Appear not glorious before the king, and stand not in the place of great men.
Proverbs 25:6 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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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 heaven above and the earth beneath, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4 Take away the rust from silver, and there shall come forth a most pure vessel:
5 Take away wickedness from the face of the king, and his throne shall be established with justice.
6 Appear not glorious before the king, and stand not in the place of great men.
7 For it is better that it should be said to thee: Come up hither; than that thou shouldst be humbled before the prince.
8 The things which thy eyes have seen, utter not hastily in a quarrel: lest afterward thou mayst not be able to make amends, when thou hast dishonoured thy friend.
9 Treat thy cause with thy friend, and discover not the secret to a stranger:
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