Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
Put not forth thyself
In the presence
General references
Bible References
Put not forth thyself
Proverbs 25:27
To eat too much honey isn't good; and neither is it honorable to seek one's own glory.
Proverbs 27:2
Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth; a stranger, and never your own lips.
In the presence
Proverbs 16:19
Better to be humble among the poor, than to share what is stolen with the proud.
Exodus 3:11
But Moses told God, "Who am I? How can I go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelis out of Egypt?"
1 Samuel 9:20
Now as for your donkeys that were lost three days ago, don't give any thought to them, because they've been found. Meanwhile, to whom is all Israel looking, if not to you and all of your father's household?"
1 Samuel 15:17
So Samuel replied, "Is it not true that though you were small in your own eyes you became head of the tribes of Israel, and the LORD anointed you king over Israel?
1 Samuel 18:18
David told Saul, "Who am I and what is my life or my father's family in Israel that I should be the king's son-in-law?"
2 Samuel 7:8
"""Now therefore this is what you are to tell my servant David: "This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "I took you from the pasture myself from tending sheep to become Commander-in-Chief over my people, that is, over Israel.
Psalm 131:1
LORD, my heart is not arrogant, nor do I look haughty. I do not aspire to great things, nor concern myself with things beyond my ability.
Jeremiah 1:6
I replied, "Ah, LORD God! Look, I don't know how to speak, because I'm only a young man."
Amos 7:12
So Amaziah kept saying to Amos, "Get out of here, you seer! Go back to the land of Judah. Live there and prophesy there.
General references
Matthew 23:6
They love to have the places of honor at festivals, the best seats in the synagogues,