Proverbs 22:13
New King James Version
13 (A)The lazy man says, “There is a lion outside!
I shall be slain in the streets!”
Proverbs 22:13
Christian Standard Bible
13 The slacker says, “There’s a lion outside!
I’ll be killed in the public square!” (A)
Proverbs 22:29
New King James Version
29 Do you see a man who [a]excels in his work?
He will stand before kings;
He will not stand before [b]unknown men.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:29 is prompt in his business
- Proverbs 22:29 obscure
Proverbs 22:29
Christian Standard Bible
29 Do you see a person skilled in his work?
He will stand in the presence of kings.
He will not stand in the presence of the unknown.(A)
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