American King James Version
" Put not forth yourself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: "
— Proverbs 25:6, American King James Version
“Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:”
“Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, And stand not in the place of great men: ”
“Don't exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;”
“Do not honor yourself before the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;”
“Appear not glorious before the king, and stand not in the place of great men.”
“Do not take glory for yourself before the king, and do not put yourself in the place of the great:”
“Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:”
The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Put not forth yourself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
For better it is that it be said to you, Come up here; than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince whom your eyes have seen.
Go not forth hastily to strive, lest you know not what to do in the end thereof, when your neighbor has put you to shame.
Debate your cause with your neighbor himself; and discover not a secret to another: