Proverbs 25:27 warns against excessive honey and deep matters — another proverb about self-restraint, paralleling 25:6's warning against self-exaltation.

Proverbs 27:2 warns against self-praise — a direct parallel to Proverbs 25:6's caution against self-exaltation in the king's presence.

In Proverbs 15:33, humility precedes honor, complementing the warning against self-exaltation with its positive counterpart.

Proverbs 16:19 extols humility over pride, aligning with Proverbs 25:6's warning against seeking a high place in the king's presence.

In Psalm 131:1, the psalmist declares a humble heart and not pursuing great matters, directly echoing the warning against self-promotion.

In 2 Samuel 15:4, Absalom self-promotes by wishing to be judge, directly contrasting the warning against putting oneself forward.

In Matthew 23:6, Jesus condemns the Pharisees' love for the best seats — the very self-exaltation Proverbs warns against.

Luke 14:8 gives the same instruction: do not take the place of honor, directly applying Proverbs' wisdom.

Luke 14:10 advises taking the lowest seat so the host says 'move up' — exactly the 'come up here' principle.

In Exodus 3:11, Moses similarly questions his own worth to confront Pharaoh, embodying humility before authority.

In 1 Samuel 9:20-22, Saul does not seek honor yet is seated at the head, illustrating the blessing of humility.

In 1 Samuel 15:17, Samuel reminds Saul of his former humility ('little in your own eyes'), contrasting his later pride.

In 1 Samuel 18:18-23, David humbly asks 'Who am I?' when offered royal kinship, reflecting the same self-effacing attitude.

In 2 Samuel 7:8-17, God reminds David of his lowly shepherd origins, showing that God exalts the humble.

In Jeremiah 1:6-10, Jeremiah pleads his youth and inability, a humble response to God's call, similar to not putting oneself forward.

In Amos 7:12-15, Amos denies being a prophet by training, humbly stating he was a shepherd, called by God.