Proverbs 22

NET

Sayings of the Wise 5

29 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.


Darby

Sayings of the Wise 5

29 Hast thou seen a man diligent in his work? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before the mean.


KJV

Sayings of the Wise 5

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


KJV Bible Notes

mean men: Heb. obscure men.


Strong's

29 Seest H2372 thou a manH376 diligentH4106 in his businessH4399? he shall standH3320 beforeH6440 kingsH4428; he shall not standH3320 beforeH6440 meanH2823 men