Verse Comparison: Proverbs 22:29
American Standard Version
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.
Amplified® Bible
Do you see a man diligent {and} skillful in his business? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
Darby English Version
Hast thou seen a man diligent in his work? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before the mean.
King James Version
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
Revised Standard Version
Do you see a man skilful in his work?
he will stand before kings;
he will not stand before obscure men.
Young's Literal Translation
Hast thou seen a man speedy in his business? Before kings he doth station himself, He stations not himself before obscure men!