Proverbs 25:6KJV
Protestant Bible · KJV · Verse 6 of 28
"Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great :"
In context
4Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
5Take away the wicked before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
6Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great :
7For better 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.
8Go not forth hastily to strive, lest what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.