6 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
6 Do not exalt yourself in the king's presence, and do not claim a place among his great men;
6 Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence or stand in the place of the great,
6 Don't work yourself into the spotlight; don't push your way into the place of prominence.
6 Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of the great;
6 Don't demand an audience with the king or push for a place among the great.
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.
7 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
7 for it is better to be told, "Come up here," than to be put lower in the presence of a noble.What your eyes have seen
7 It's better to be promoted to a place of honor than face humiliation by being demoted.
7 For it is better that he say to you, "Come up here," Than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen.
7 It's better to wait for an invitation to the head table than to be sent away in public disgrace. Just because you've seen something,
(Read Proverbs 25:6-7)
Religion teaches us humility and self-denial. He who has seen the glory of the Lord in Christ Jesus, will feel his own unworthiness.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:6
Commentary on Proverbs 25:6-7
(Read Proverbs 25:6-7)
Religion teaches us humility and self-denial. He who has seen the glory of the Lord in Christ Jesus, will feel his own unworthiness.