Proverbs 25:5-7

New American Standard Bible 1995

⁵ Take away the ^(A)wicked before the king,
And his ^(B)throne will be established in righteousness.
⁶ Do not claim honor in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the place of great men;
⁷ For ^(C)it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,”
Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince,
Whom your eyes have seen.