Proverbs 22:29
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Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Proverbs 22:29
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before obscure men.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.
- American Standard Version (1901)
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.
- Basic English Bible
Hast thou seen a man diligent in his work? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before the mean.
- Darby Bible
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
- Webster's Bible
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men.
- World English Bible
Hast thou seen a man speedy in his business? Before kings he doth station himself, He stations not himself before obscure men!
- Youngs Literal Bible
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 22:29
22:29 Before kings - He is fit to be employed in the affairs of princes.
fred stephen sarfo's comment on 2013-05-14 07:38:20:
adding to our knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ is our skills and talents. They are manifested in beauty if Christ is the Lord of our life. Prov.18;16 says, a man gift paves way for him and present him before kings.
salomão's comment on 2013-02-18 02:09:15:
If we are diligent in everything we do, God will advance us to work in his kingdom. on this way we will stand before the King of kings, Jesus Christ the Lord.
irene's comment on 2013-01-07 21:40:25:
thanks 4 these available bible verses.
HARRY ALLISON's comment on 2012-05-22 05:18:28:
INTEGRITY is a big word.IT is a good example when working as unto JESUS knowing HE keeps a watchful eye out for us ,usually giving us FAVOR.AN honest reputation is to be sought not bought.JESUS loves US..
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