Proverbs 25:6

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 25:6

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

King James Version

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

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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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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 25

⁴ Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth.

⁵ Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

⁶ Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;

⁷ for it is better to be told, “Come up here!” than to be demoted in the presence of the prince. Even what you have seen with your own eyes,

⁸ do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame?

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