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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/25.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/25.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Do not exalt yourself in the king&#8217s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Don’t demand an audience with the king or push for a place among the great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence or stand in the place of the great,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great <i>men</i>:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of the great;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not boast in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the <i>same</i> place as great people;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Do not claim honor in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of great men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Do not claim honor in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of great men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Do not promote your majesty in the presence of the king, And in the place of great men do not stand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Do not be boastfully ambitious <i>and</i> claim honor in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of great men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Don’t boast about yourself before the king, and don’t stand in the place of the great;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Don&#8217t brag about yourself before the king, and don&#8217t stand in the place of the great; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, And stand not in the place of great men:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Don't try to seem important in the court of a ruler. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Do not brag about yourself in front of a king or stand in the spot that belongs to notable people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When you stand before the king, don't try to impress him and pretend to be important. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Don't magnify yourself in the presence of a king, and don't pretend to be in the company of famous men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Do not honor yourself before the king, and do not stand in the place of great men; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not honor yourself before a king, "" And do not stand in the place of the great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Honour not thyself before a king, And in the place of the great stand not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt not show thyself proud before the king, and thou shalt not stand in the place of the great.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Appear not glorious before the king, and stand not in the place of great men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Do not appear glorious before the king, and do not stand in the place of the great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Claim no honor in the king’s presence, nor occupy the place of superiors; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence or stand in the place of the great;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Do not glorify yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Do not boast before the king, and do not stand in the place of great men.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Glorify not thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Be not boastful in the presence of the king, and remain not in the places of princes;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/25-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=5107" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/25.htm">More Proverbs of Solomon</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1921.htm" title="1921: tiṯ·had·dar (V-Hitpael-Imperf-2ms) -- To honor, adorn, perhaps to swell. A primitive root; to swell up; by implication, to favor or honour, be high or proud.">exalt yourself</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê- (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">in the presence</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">and do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ta·‘ă·mōḏ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">stand</a> <a href="/hebrew/4725.htm" title="4725: ū·ḇim·qō·wm (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Or maqom; also mqowmah; or mqomah; from quwm; properly, a standing, i.e. A spot; but used widely of a locality; also of a condition.">in the place</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: gə·ḏō·lîm (Adj-mp) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">of great men;</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>for it is better that he says to you, “Come up here!” than that you should be demoted in the presence of the prince. Even what you have seen with your own eyes,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-8.htm">Luke 14:8-11</a></span><br />“When you are invited to a wedding banquet, do not sit in the place of honor, in case someone more distinguished than you has been invited. / Then the host who invited both of you will come and tell you, ‘Give this man your seat.’ And in humiliation, you will have to take the last place. / But when you are invited, go and sit in the last place, so that your host will come and tell you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in front of everyone at the table with you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10</a></span><br />Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-14.htm">Luke 18:14</a></span><br />I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a></span><br />Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-2.htm">Proverbs 11:2</a></span><br />When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">1 Peter 5:6</a></span><br />Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3</a></span><br />Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/20-26.htm">Matthew 20:26-27</a></span><br />It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, / and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Romans 12:3</a></span><br />For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-17.htm">1 Samuel 15:17</a></span><br />And Samuel said, “Although you were once small in your own eyes, have you not become the head of the tribes of Israel? The LORD anointed you king over Israel<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Isaiah 2:11-12</a></span><br />The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-37.htm">Daniel 4:37</a></span><br />Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/21-26.htm">Ezekiel 21:26</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/22-29.htm">Job 22:29</a></span><br />When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the lowly.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Put not forth yourself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/26-27.htm">Proverbs 26:27</a></b></br> Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/27-2.htm">Proverbs 27:2</a></b></br> Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.</p><p class="hdg">in the presence</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/16-19.htm">Proverbs 16:19</a></b></br> Better <i>it is to be</i> of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/3-11.htm">Exodus 3:11</a></b></br> And Moses said unto God, Who <i>am</i> I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/1-8.htm">Exodus 1:8</a></b></br> Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/20-6.htm">Claim</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-8.htm">Exalt</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-4.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-17.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/psalms/147-12.htm">Glorify</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-2.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-5.htm">Great</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-2.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-2.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-5.htm">King's</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-5.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-29.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-27.htm">Thyself</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/23-38.htm">Claim</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-15.htm">Exalt</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-13.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-15.htm">Glorify</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-27.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-10.htm">Great</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-27.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-27.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-28.htm">King's</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-7.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-4.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-1.htm">Thyself</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/25-1.htm">observations about kings</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">and about avoiding causes of quarrels</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/25.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king</b><br>This phrase advises humility, especially in the presence of authority. In ancient Israel, kings held significant power, and self-promotion could be seen as presumptuous or even rebellious. The biblical context emphasizes humility as a virtue, as seen in the story of Joseph, who waited for God to elevate him in Pharaoh's court (Genesis 41). The cultural context of the time valued honor and shame, and self-exaltation could lead to public disgrace. This principle is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus teaches about taking the lowest place at a banquet to be honored by the host (<a href="/luke/14-8.htm">Luke 14:8-11</a>). The king here can also be seen as a type of Christ, the ultimate King, before whom humility is essential.<p><b>and do not stand in the place of great men;</b><br>This part of the verse warns against assuming a position of honor or authority that has not been given. In the historical context, seating arrangements at banquets or gatherings were significant, reflecting one's status. The phrase suggests a respect for established hierarchies and the wisdom of waiting for rightful promotion. Biblically, this is illustrated in the story of David, who did not seize the throne from Saul but waited for God's timing (1 Samuel 24). Theologically, it reflects the idea that God exalts the humble and brings down the proud (<a href="/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10</a>). This principle is also prophetic of Christ, who, though equal with God, did not grasp at equality but humbled Himself (<a href="/philippians/2-6.htm">Philippians 2:6-8</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king.htm">King</a></b><br>Represents authority and leadership. In ancient Israel, the king was the highest earthly authority, and this proverb advises humility in the presence of such power.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/great_men.htm">Great Men</a></b><br>Refers to individuals of high status or influence. The proverb warns against assuming a position among them without being invited.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was known for his wisdom and his role as a king, making his advice on humility particularly poignant.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/court_of_the_king.htm">Court of the King</a></b><br>The setting implied by the proverb, where individuals might be tempted to assert themselves to gain favor or recognition.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical context in which this proverb was written, where social hierarchy and respect for authority were significant.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_humility.htm">The Importance of Humility</a></b><br>Recognize that true honor comes from God, not from self-promotion. Humility is a virtue that aligns us with God's will and opens the door for His exaltation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_authority.htm">Respect for Authority</a></b><br>Understand the importance of respecting those in positions of authority. This respect is not just for their position but also for the order God has established.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/avoiding_self-exaltation.htm">Avoiding Self-Exaltation</a></b><br>Be cautious of the temptation to elevate oneself in social or professional settings. Trust that God will place you where you need to be.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_social_interactions.htm">Wisdom in Social Interactions</a></b><br>Exercise discernment in how you present yourself in various social contexts. Seek to serve rather than to be served.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_timing_and_placement.htm">God's Timing and Placement</a></b><br>Trust in God's timing for your recognition and advancement. He knows the best time and place for you to be honored.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_scribes_in_the_bible.htm">Who were the scribes in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/should_others_praise_you,_not_yourself.htm">Should others praise you instead of yourself?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_jehovahand#8217;s_witnesses'_end_times_beliefs.htm">Should others praise you instead of yourself?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 6, 7.</span> - Another proverb (a pentastich) connected with kings and great men. <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king.</span> Do not make display of yourself as though vying with the king in outward circumstances. Septuagint, "Boast not thyself (<span class="greek">μὴ ἀλαζονεύον</span>) in the presence of a king." <span class="cmt_word">Stand not in the place of great men.</span> Do not pretend to be the equal of those who occupy high places in the kingdom (<a href="/proverbs/18-16.htm">Proverbs 18:16</a>). Septuagint, "And take not your stand (<span class="greek">ὑφίστασο</span>) in the places of chieftains." Says a Latin gnome, "Qui cum fortuna convenit, dives est;" and Ovid wrote well ('Trist.,' 3:4. 25, etc.) - <p><span class="foreign">"Crede mihi; bene qui latuit, bene vixit; et intra<br />Fortunam debet quisque manere suam...<br />Tu quoque formida nimium sublimia semper;<br />Propositique memor contrahe vela tui."</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/25-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Do not</span><br /><span class="heb">אַל־</span> <span class="translit">(’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">exalt yourself</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּתְהַדַּ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(tiṯ·had·dar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1921.htm">Strong's 1921: </a> </span><span class="str2">To swell up, to favor, honour, be high, proud</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the presence</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the king,</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶ֑לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and do not</span><br /><span class="heb">אַֽל־</span> <span class="translit">(’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stand</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּעֲמֹֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(ta·‘ă·mōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the place</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבִמְק֥וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇim·qō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4725.htm">Strong's 4725: </a> </span><span class="str2">A standing, a spot, a condition</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of great [men];</span><br /><span class="heb">גְּ֝דֹלִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(gə·ḏō·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/25-6.htm">Proverbs 25:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/25-6.htm">Proverbs 25:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/25-6.htm">Proverbs 25:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/25-6.htm">Proverbs 25:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/25-6.htm">Proverbs 25:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/25-6.htm">Proverbs 25:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/25-6.htm">Proverbs 25:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/25-6.htm">Proverbs 25:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/25-6.htm">Proverbs 25:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/25-6.htm">Proverbs 25:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/25-6.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 25:6 Don't exalt yourself in the presence (Prov. 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