6 Honour not thyself before a king, And in the place of the great stand not. 7 For better 'that' he hath said to thee, 'Come thou up hither,' Than 'that' he humble thee before a noble, Whom thine 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.