Proverbs 25:7
“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.”
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
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.
Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:
Related Verses
“Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:”
“When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:”
“Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.”
“If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.”
“Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.”