Proverbs 25:5-7

World English Bible

⁵ Take away the wicked from the king’s presence,
    and his throne will be established in righteousness.
⁶ Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king,
    or claim a place among great men;
⁷ for it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,”
    than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince,
    whom your eyes have seen.