Proverbs 22:29

Seest thou a man diligent in his businesse? hee shall stand before kings, he shall not stand before meane men.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before obscure men.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Have you seen a man who is expert in his business? he will take his place before kings; his place will not be among low persons.
- Basic English Bible

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Hast thou seen a man diligent in his work? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before the mean.
- Darby Bible

Hast thou seen a man swift in his work? he shall stand before kings, and shall not be before those that are obscure.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
- English Revised Version

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 22:29

22:29 Before kings - He is fit to be employed in the affairs of princes.