Proverbs 22
NET
29 You have seen a person skilled in his workâhe will take his position before kings; he will not take his position before obscure people.
Darby
29 Hast thou seen a man diligent in his work? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before the mean.
KJV
29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean [men].