6 Do not take glory for yourself before the king, and do not put yourself in the place of the great: 7 For it is better to have it said to you, Come up here; than for you to be put down in a lower place before the ruler.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:6-7

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.