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Proverbs 25:6
Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
Proverbs 25:6 · King James Version
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Proverbs 25:6 in other translations
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;
Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;
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In context
3 The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
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.
6 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
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 have seen.
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 himself; and discover not a secret to another:
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