Proverbs 25:5-7
King James Version
5 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
6 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
7 For better it is 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.
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Proverbs 25:5-7
New King James Version
5 Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in (A)righteousness.
6 Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the place of the great;
7 (B)For it is better that he say to you,
“Come up here,”
Than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince,
Whom your eyes have seen.
Proverbs 25:5-7
English Standard Version
5 take away (A)the wicked from the presence of the king,
and his (B)throne will be established in righteousness.
6 Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence
or stand in the place of the great,
7 for (C)it is better to be told, “Come up here,”
than to be put lower in the presence of a noble.
What your eyes have seen
Proverbs 25:5-7
New American Standard Bible
5 Take away the (A)wicked before the king,
And his (B)throne will be established in righteousness.
6 Do not boast in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the same place [a]as great people;
7 For (C)it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,”
Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince,
Whom your eyes have seen.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:6 Lit of
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