Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
BSB · Berean Standard Bible
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

Note mean…: Heb. obscure men

KJV · King James Version
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won’t serve obscure men.
WEB · World English Bible
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.
ASV · American Standard Version

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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, grouped by the word they explain.

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Proverbs 10:4; Proverbs 12:24; 1 Kings 11:28; Ecclesiastes 9:10; Matthew 25:21, 23; Romans 12:11; 2 Timothy 4:2