6 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
6 Do not exalt yourself in the king's presence, and do not claim a place among his great men;
6 Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence or stand in the place of the great,
6 Don't work yourself into the spotlight; don't push your way into the place of prominence.
6 Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of the great;
6 Don't demand an audience with the king or push for a place among the great.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:6
Commentary on Proverbs 25:6-7
(Read Proverbs 25:6-7)
Religion teaches us humility and self-denial. He who has seen the glory of the Lord in Christ Jesus, will feel his own unworthiness.