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
21st Century King James Version
29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before men of low estate.
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Proverbs 24:5-6
New King James Version
5 (A)A wise man is strong,
Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength;
6 (B)For by wise counsel you will wage your own war,
And in a multitude of counselors there is safety.
Proverbs 24:5-6
21st Century King James Version
5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
6 For by wise counsel thou shalt wage thy war, and in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
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Proverbs 24:27
New King James Version
27 (A)Prepare your outside work,
Make it fit for yourself in the field;
And afterward build your house.
Proverbs 24:27
21st Century King James Version
27 Prepare thy work outside, and make ready the field for thyself; and afterwards build thine house.
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Proverbs 25:4-5
New King James Version
4 (A)Take away the dross from silver,
And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry.
5 Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in (B)righteousness.
Proverbs 25:4-5
21st Century King James Version
4 Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the refiner.
5 Take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
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Proverbs 25:15
New King James Version
15 (A)By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded,
And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.
Proverbs 25:15
21st Century King James Version
15 By much forbearance is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
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Proverbs 29:4
New King James Version
4 The king establishes the land by justice,
But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
Proverbs 29:4
21st Century King James Version
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land, but he that receiveth bribes overthroweth it.
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Proverbs 29:14
New King James Version
14 The king who judges the (A)poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 29:14
21st Century King James Version
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
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