Catholic Public Domain Version
"Have you seen a man swift in his work? He shall stand in the sight of kings, and not before those who are disreputable. "
— Proverbs 22:29, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. ”
“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men. ”
“Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men.”
“You have seen a person skilled in his work– he will take his position before kings; he will not take his position before obscure people.”
“Hast thou seen a man swift in his work? he shall stand before kings, and shall not be before those that are obscure. ”
“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.”
“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. ”
Do not be willing to be with those who certify with their hands, and who offer themselves as a guarantee against debts.
For if you do not have the means to restore, what reason should there be for him to take the covering from your bed?
Do not cross beyond the ancient limits that your fathers have set.
Have you seen a man swift in his work? He shall stand in the sight of kings, and not before those who are disreputable.