Proverbs 25:6

God's Word

Do not brag about yourself in front of a king or stand in the spot that belongs to notable people,

Cross References

Psalm 131:1

O Lord, my heart is not conceited. My eyes do not look down on others. I am not involved in things too big or too difficult for me.

Exodus 3:11

But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the people of Israel out of Egypt?”

Proverbs 16:19

Better to be humble with lowly people than to share stolen goods with arrogant people.

Proverbs 25:27

Eating too much honey is not good, and searching for honor is not honorable.

Proverbs 25:5

Take a wicked person away from the presence of a king, and justice will make his throne secure.

Proverbs 25:7

because it is better to be told, “Come up here,” than to be put down in front of a prince whom your eyes have seen.

Proverbs 27:2

Praise should come from another person and not from your own mouth, from a stranger and not from your own lips.

Luke 14:10

So when you’re invited, take the place of least honor. Then, when your host comes, he will tell you, ‘Friend, move to a more honorable place.’ Then all the other guests will see how you are honored.

Luke 14:8

“When someone invites you to a wedding, don’t take the place of honor. Maybe someone more important than you was invited.

1 Samuel 15:17

Samuel said, “Even though you don’t consider yourself great, you were the head of Israel’s tribes. The Lord anointed you king of Israel.