Proverbs 25:6

More Proverbs of Solomon · Proverbs 25:1–28
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Translations

Modern
Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;
Traditional
Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
Literal
You should not exalt yourself before the face of the king, and in the place of the great ones you should not stand.
Latin
Ne gloriosus appareas coram rege, et in loco magnorum ne steteris.

Interlinear

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

Notes

To meet the king, a wise person will show humility instead of pride (compare Matthew 20:20–28).

Glossary

Hezekiah Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Citizens: Duties of Guest: Rules for the Conduct of Humility: General Scriptures Concerning King: Rights and Duties of Kings: Be not Presumptuous Before Presumption: General Scriptures Concerning Respect: To Rulers