6 Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of the great; 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.

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.