Proverbs 25:5

³  The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.

⁴  Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.

⁵  Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

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.