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
It is not good to eat much honey; nor is it honorable to seek one's own honor.
Proverbs 27:2
Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.
In the presence
Proverbs 16:19
It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
Exodus 3:11
Moses said to God, "Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?"
1 Samuel 9:20
As for your donkeys who were lost three days ago, don't set your mind on them; for they are found. For whom is all that is desirable in Israel? Is it not for you, and for all your father's house?"
1 Samuel 15:17
Samuel said, "Though you were little in your own sight, weren't you made the head of the tribes of Israel? Yahweh anointed you king over Israel;
1 Samuel 18:18
David said to Saul, "Who am I, and what is my life, or my father's family in Israel, that I should be son-in-law to the king?"
2 Samuel 7:8
Now therefore you shall tell my servant David this, 'Thus says Yahweh of Armies, "I took you from the sheep pen, from following the sheep, that you should be prince over my people, over Israel.
Psalm 131:1
Yahweh, my heart isn't haughty, nor my eyes lofty; nor do I concern myself with great matters, or things too wonderful for me.
Jeremiah 1:6
Then I said, "Ah, Lord Yahweh! Behold, I don't know how to speak; for I am a child."
Amos 7:12
Amaziah also said to Amos, "You seer, go, flee away into the land of Judah, and there eat bread, and prophesy there:
General references
Matthew 23:6
and love the place of honor at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues,