Proverbs 22:29
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.
In context
26 Be not thou one of them that strike hands, Or of them that are sureties for debts. 27 If thou hast nothing to pay, Why should he take away thy bed from under thee?
28 Remove not the ancient landmark, Which thy fathers have set.
29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.
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- 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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 22:29 in the ESV
Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.