Proverbs 22:29 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 22:29 MSG (The Message)
Observe people who are good at their work— skilled workers are always in demand and admired; they don’t take a backseat to anyone.
Proverbs 22:29 KJV (King James Version)
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.
Proverbs 22:29 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before obscure men.
Proverbs 22:29 NCV (New Century Version)
Do you see people skilled in their work? They will work for kings, not for ordinary people.
Proverbs 22:29 ASV (American Standard Version)
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.
Proverbs 22:29 NIV (New International Version)
Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.
Proverbs 22:29 NKJV (New King James Version)
Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men.
Proverbs 22:29 AMP (Amplified Bible)
¶Do you see a man skillful and experienced in his work? He will stand [in honor] before kings; He will not stand before obscure men.
Proverbs 22:29 NLT (New Living Translation)
Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people.
Proverbs 22:29 TPT (The Passion Translation)
If you are uniquely gifted in your work, you will rise and be promoted. You won’t be held back— you’ll stand before kings!
Proverbs 22:29 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.