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Proverbs 25:6-7 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 25 · verses 6–7 · King James Version
6Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: 7For better it is 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.Proverbs 25:6-7 · King James Version
Proverbs 25:6-7 in context
4Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
5Take away the wicked from 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 men:
7For better it is 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 thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
9Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:
Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- presencepânîymthe faceH6440 →
- betterṭôwbgood in the widest senseH2896 →
- princenâdîybproperly, voluntaryH5081 →
- forthhâdarto swell upH1921 →
- standʻâmadto stand, in various relationsH5975 →
- placemâqôwmproperly, a standingH4725 →
- lowershâphêlto depress or sinkH8213 →
- kingmeleka kingH4428 →
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