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Proverbs 22:29

New International Version

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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American Standard Version

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.

Christian Standard Bible

Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will stand in the presence of kings. He will not stand in the presence of the unknown.

English Standard Version

Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

King James Version

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men .

New American Standard Bible

Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before obscure people.

New King James Version

Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men.

New Living Translation

Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people.

World English Bible

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won’t serve obscure men.