NET Bible
"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."
— Proverbs 22:29, NET Bible
“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.”
“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 one who strikes hands in pledge or who puts up security for debts.
If you do not have enough to pay, your bed will be taken right out from under you!
Do not move an ancient boundary stone which was put in place by your ancestors.
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.