Proverbs 22:29

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean [men].
- King James Version

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

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

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
- Webster's Bible

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

Hast thou seen a man speedy in his business? Before kings he doth station himself, He stations not himself before obscure men!
- Youngs Literal Bible

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 22:29

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