Proverbs 25:6

Put not forth thyself 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

BSB
Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;
AKJV
Put not forth yourself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
CPDV
Do not appear glorious before the king, and do not stand in the place of the great.
ERV
Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
NHEB
Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;
SMT
Thou shalt not show thyself proud before the king, and thou shalt not stand in the place of the great.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 25:6

PutnotforthH1921VerbthyselfinthepresenceH6440Noun MasculineofthekingH4428Noun MasculineandstandH5975VerbnotintheplaceH4725Noun MasculineofgreatH1419men

Commentary for Proverbs 25:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 25:6
Summary
Avoid excessive self-promotion among powerful people
Event
Warning against self-promotion
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom