Proverbs 22:29
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordSeest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
— Proverbs 22:29, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings; He won't serve obscure 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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Hast thou seen a man speedy in his business? Before kings he doth station himself, He stations not himself before obscure men!