Proverbs 22:29
Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.
In context
26 Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts; 27 if you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from under you.
28 Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your ancestors.
29 Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.
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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.
- 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.