Proverbs 25:5-7

⁵Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

⁶Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place amongst great men;

⁷for 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.