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
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