Proverbs 22:29

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 22:29

BSB
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
AKJV
See you a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
CPDV
Have you seen a man swift in his work? He shall stand in the sight of kings, and not before those who are disreputable.
ERV
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
NHEB
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men.
SMT
Sawest thou a man apt in his works? Before kings shall he stand; he shall not stand before the dark ones.

Commentary for Proverbs 22:29

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 22:29
Summary
Diligence leads to prominence among nobility
Event
Promise of promotion through diligence
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Promise