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Proverbs 22:29

New Living Translation

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

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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 International Version

Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.

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.

World English Bible

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