Proverbs 25:5

In context

3The heavens for height, the earth for depth—and the heart of kings, past searching. 4Take the dross from the silver, and a vessel comes out for the smith. 5Take the wicked away from before the king, and his throne is made firm in righteousness. 6Do not put on airs before the king or stand in the place of the great, 7for it is better to be told, “Come up here,” than to be put down before a noble. What your eyes have seen—