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Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of the great;
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American Standard Version
Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, And stand not in the place of great men:
Christian Standard Bible
Don’t boast about yourself before the king, and don’t stand in the place of the great;
English Standard Version
Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence or stand in the place of the great,
King James Version
Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men :
New American Standard Bible
Do not boast in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the same place as great people;
New International Version
Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men;
New Living Translation
Don’t demand an audience with the king or push for a place among the great.
World English Bible
Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;