Proverbs 22:29

English Standard Version

²⁹Do you see a man skillful in his work?
He will ^(A)stand before kings;
he will not stand before obscure men.

Proverbs 22:29

New International Version

²⁹Do you see someone skilled^(A) in their work?
They will serve^(B) before kings;^(C)
they will not serve before officials of low rank.

²⁹Observe people who are good at their work—
skilled workers are always in demand and admired;
they don’t take a backseat to anyone.

English Standard Version (ESV)

New International Version (NIV)