Proverbs 22:29
Proverbs 22:29 American Standard Version (ASV)
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.
Proverbs 22:29 The Message (MSG)
Observe people who are good at their work— skilled workers are always in demand and admired; they don’t take a backseat to anyone.
Proverbs 22:29 King James Version (KJV)
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.
Proverbs 22:29 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before obscure men.
Proverbs 22:29 New Century Version (NCV)
Do you see people skilled in their work? They will work for kings, not for ordinary people.
Proverbs 22:29 New International Version (NIV)
Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.
Proverbs 22:29 New King James Version (NKJV)
Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men.
Proverbs 22:29 Amplified Bible (AMP)
¶Do you see a man skillful and experienced in his work? He will stand [in honor] before kings; He will not stand before obscure men.
Proverbs 22:29 New Living Translation (NLT)
Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people.