take away (A)the wicked from the presence of the king,
    and his (B)throne will be established in righteousness.
Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence
    or stand in the place of the great,
for (C)it is better to be told, “Come up here,”
    than to be put lower in the presence of a noble.

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Keep evil advisers away from the king and his government will be known for its justice.

(A)When you stand before the king, don't try to impress him and pretend to be important. It is better to be asked to take a higher position than to be told to give your place to someone more important.

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Ukloni zle savjetnike od kralja,
    i njegova vladavina bit će pravedna.

Ne hvali se pred kraljem
    i nemoj stajati s velikanima.
Bolje da te kralj pozove naviše
    nego da te ponizi pred uglednicima.

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remove wicked officials from the king’s presence,(A)
    and his throne will be established(B) through righteousness.(C)

Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence,
    and do not claim a place among his great men;
it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,”(D)
    than for him to humiliate you before his nobles.

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