Proverbs 22:29
Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
In context
26 Be not one of those who give pledges, who put up security for debts. 27 If you have nothing with which to pay, why should your bed be taken from under you?
28 Do not move the ancient landmark that your fathers have set.
29 Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 22:29 in the KJV
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 22:29 in the NIV
Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.