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Proverbs 22

Proverbs 22:29

Thirty Sayings of the Wise · Proverbs 22:17–29
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Translations

Modern
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
Traditional
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
Literal
Do you see a man quick in his work? Before the face of kings he will stand; he will not stand before the face of obscure ones.
Latin
Vidisti virum velocem in opere suo? coram regibus stabit, nec erit ante ignobiles.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

Notes

Proverbs 22:29

Saying 5: People who improve their skills and work hard will get the best jobs and work for the best employers.

Proverbs 22:17–24:22

This section is attributed to a group known as the wise, but their identity is unknown. There is a mention of thirty sayings (Proverbs 22:20). The wisdom sayings that follow can be divided into thirty sections. These sections are similar to an Egyptian work called the Instruction of Amenemope, which is also divided into thirty chapters.

Glossary

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Topics

Business Business Practices Creativity Diligence in Temporal Matters, Leads to Honor Diligence: Honor Industry: General Scriptures Concerning Jobs Kings: when Good: Honor the Diligent Men Working