Proverbs 22:29
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
See you a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
American King James Version (AKJV)
See you a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
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.
Webster's Revision
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
World English Bible
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men.
English Revised Version (ERV)
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
Definitions for Proverbs 22:29
Clarke's Proverbs 22:29 Bible Commentary
He shalt not stand before mean men - חשכים chashukkim, dark or obscure persons; men of no repute. Na he schal ben before un-noble men - Old MS. Bible. "Not amonge the symple people." - Coverdale.
The general meaning of the proverb is, "Every diligent, active man, shall be at once independent and respectable."
Barnes's Proverbs 22:29 Bible Commentary
The gift of a quick and ready intellect is to lead to high office, it is not to be wasted on a work to which the obscure are adequate.
Wesley's Proverbs 22:29 Bible Commentary
22:29 Before kings - He is fit to be employed in the affairs of princes.
