Devine Scripture

Proverbs 25:6

Proverbs chapter 25 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, And stand not in the place of great men:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, And stand not in the place of great men:

Context

v.5Take away the wickedfrombefore the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.

v.6This passage

v.7For better is it 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.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Samuel 7:8

    Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be prince over my people, over Israel;

  • 1 Samuel 18:18

    And David said unto Saul, Who am I, and what is my life, or my father’s family in Israel, that I should be son-in-law to the king?

  • 1 Samuel 9:20

    And as for thine asses that were lost three days ago, set not thy mind on them; for they are found. And for whom is all that is desirable in Israel? Is it not for thee, and for all thy father’s house?

  • Exodus 3:11

    And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?

  • Proverbs 27:2

    Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; A stranger, and not thine own lips.

  • Jeremiah 1:6

    Then said I, Ah, Lord Jehovah! behold, I know not how to speak; for I am a child.