Proverbs 25:6

“Put not forth thy selfe in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men.”

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Other Translations for Proverbs 25:6

Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great [men]:
- King James Version

Do not claim honor in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of great men;
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, And stand not in the place of great men:
- American Standard Version (1901)

Do not take glory for yourself before the king, and do not put yourself in the place of the great:
- Basic English Bible

Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of the great;
- Darby Bible

Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
- Webster's Bible

Don't exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;
- World English Bible

Honour not thyself before a king, And in the place of the great stand not.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Glorify not thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Proverbs 25:6

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 25:6

25:6 Stand not - Do not affect frequent and familiar society with greater persons than thyself.


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