Proverbs 25:6

New American Bible - revised edition

Claim no honor in the king’s presence, nor occupy the place of superiors;

Cross References

Psalm 131:1

A song of ascents. Of David. Lord, my heart is not proud; nor are my eyes haughty. I do not busy myself with great matters, with things too sublime for me.

Exodus 3:11

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

Proverbs 16:19

It is better to be humble with the poor than to share plunder with the proud.

Proverbs 25:27

To eat too much honey is not good; nor to seek honor after honor.

Proverbs 25:5

Remove the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne is made firm through justice.

Proverbs 25:7

For it is better to be told, “Come up closer!” than to be humbled before the prince.

Proverbs 27:2

Let another praise you, not your own mouth; a stranger, not your own lips.

Luke 14:10

Rather, when you are invited, go and take the lowest place so that when the host comes to you he may say, ‘My friend, move up to a higher position.’ Then you will enjoy the esteem of your companions at the table.

Luke 14:8

“When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not recline at table in the place of honor. A more distinguished guest than you may have been invited by him,

1 Samuel 15:17

Samuel then said: “Though little in your own eyes, are you not chief of the tribes of Israel? The Lord anointed you king of Israel