5 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
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remove wicked officials from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.
6 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
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Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his 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.
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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