Proverbs 25:6 meaning and explanation
Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;
Proverbs 25:6, Berean Standard Bible
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These verses come from a collection of Solomon's proverbs copied by King Hezekiah's scribes, and they read like court wisdom for people who lived near royal power. Here the speaker warns against self promotion in the presence of a king: do not push yourself forward or take a seat reserved for the great.
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