World English Bible
"Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men."
— Proverbs 22:29, World English 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. ”
“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. ”
Don't you be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts.
If you don't have means to pay, why should he take away your bed from under you?
Don't move the ancient boundary stone, which your fathers have set up.
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men.