Proverbs 22:29

“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.”
King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of Proverbs 22:29

Seest thou a man diligent in his businesse? hee shall stand before kings, he shall not stand before meane men.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original Proverbs chapter 22

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

Hast thou seen a man swift in his work? he shall stand before kings, and shall not be before those that are obscure.
- Douay Rheims 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

Iliya mawuri James's comment on 2015-06-14 00:04:13:

Hard work and commitment earns favour from God and man

Gadone B's comment on 2015-05-13 10:52:19:

if a man is faithful and commited in his carers he attracts noble men not common people

Desmond's comment on 2015-03-30 05:04:25:

Do all things as unto the Lord.

kayode's comment on 2014-11-01 12:21:38:

If I work harder, not engaging in eye service. Surely, I shall have the privilege of sitting, dining and winning with Kings and not ordinary people on the earth.

Michael's comment on 2014-08-20 14:48:08:

To God be the glory, if am serious with my career definitely success is awaiting

Ify's comment on 2014-04-09 09:50:42:

If one is very serious with one 's career no matter the level,one wil definitely associate with great people..

thabangdash's comment on 2014-02-25 03:15:31:

i am highly inspired of this bible verse because it thus stir my believe to pursue my own business to successfully and tells me that if i put more effort into business it place nearby kings and most prosperous entrepreneurs

Ronke Okusanya's comment on 2014-02-09 23:45:39:

In our day to day duties we should do all things for God Indeed rely on the Grace bestowed on us by Jesus and walk always in His presence

fred stephen sarfo's comment on 2013-05-14 04:38:20:

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.

salom�o's comment on 2013-02-17 23:09:15:

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 18:40:25:

thanks 4 these available bible verses.

HARRY ALLISON's comment on 2012-05-22 02:18:28:

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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