Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king Hebrew, אל תתהדר, do not magnify, or glorify thyself, before the king; namely, by vaunting or vain-glorious speech, or behaviour; but, which is implied, conduct thyself in an humble and modest manner, which is most pleasing to kings, princes, and other superiors, and most becoming and safe for thee; and stand not in the place of great men Do not affect frequent and familiar society with greater persons than thyself; much less intrude thyself into places where none but the great officers or nobles ought to come. For better is it It is more for thy credit and comfort; that it be said unto thee By some public officer, or by the king himself, Come up hither To a higher place, to which, of thyself, thou didst not dare to presume to go; than that thou shouldest be put lower Shouldest have a check given thee for thy forwardness; in the presence of the prince, &c. Into whose presence thou hadst so boldly intruded thyself, and who, as before he observed thy impudence, so now he sees and suffers this public disgrace to be cast upon thee.
Related Commentaries of Proverbs 25:6
Proverbs 25:6-7
6 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
7 For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.