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Proverbs 25:6
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Proverbs 25:6
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Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men;
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Proverbs 25:6 in Other Translations
KJV
6
Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
ESV
6
Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence or stand in the place of the great,
NLT
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Don’t demand an audience with the king or push for a place among the great.
MSG
6
Don't work yourself into the spotlight; don't push your way into the place of prominence.
CSB
6
Don't brag about yourself before the king, and don't stand in the place of the great;
Proverbs 25:6 In-Context
4
Remove the dross from the silver, and a silversmith can produce a vessel;
5
remove wicked officials from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.
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Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men;
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it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than for him to humiliate you before his nobles. What you have seen with your eyes
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do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?
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