World English Bible
Proverbs 25:6
“Don't exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;”
Verse in context — Proverbs 25
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Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner;
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Take away the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
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Don't exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;
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for it is better 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.
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Don't be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?