13 The slacker says, “There’s a lion outside!
I’ll be killed in the public square!”(A)

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13 A lazy person says “A lion in the street!
    In the middle of the highway, I shall be killed!”

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13 The sluggard says, “There’s a lion outside!(A)
    I’ll be killed in the public square!”

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29 Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will stand in the presence of kings.
He will not stand in the presence of unknown men.(A)

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29 A man who is skillful in his work, you shall see:
    before kings, he will serve;
    he will not serve before the commoners.

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Saying 6

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

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