Proverbs 25:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Don't try to seem important in the court of a ruler.

Cross References

Psalm 131:1

I am not conceited, LORD, and I don't waste my time on impossible schemes.

Exodus 3:11

But Moses said, “Who am I to go to the king and lead your people out of Egypt?”

Proverbs 16:19

You are better off being humble and poor than getting rich from what you take by force.

Proverbs 25:27

Don't eat too much honey or always want praise.

Proverbs 25:5

Evil people must be removed before anyone can rule with justice.

Proverbs 25:7

It's better for the ruler to give you a high position than for you to be embarrassed in front of royal officials. Be sure you are right

Proverbs 27:2

Don't boast about yourself— let others praise you.

Luke 14:10

When you are invited to be a guest, go and sit in the worst place. Then the one who invited you may come and say, “My friend, take a better seat!” You will then be honoured in front of all the other guests.

Luke 14:8

When you are invited to a wedding feast, don't sit in the best place. Someone more important may have been invited.

1 Samuel 15:17

Samuel continued, “You may not think you're very important, but the LORD chose you to be king, and you are in charge of the tribes of Israel.