Proverbs 22:29

Proverbs 22:29 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
• New International Version (NIV)Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men.

Context of Proverbs 22:29

27If you can’t pay it, even your bed will be snatched from under you. 28Don’t cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers set up by previous generations. Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people.

Proverbs 22:29 word by word

חָזִ֡יתָ אִ֤ישׁ׀ מָ֘הִ֤יר בִּמְלַאכְתּ֗וֹ לִֽפְנֵֽי־מְלָכִ֥ים יִתְיַצָּ֑ב בַּל־יִ֝תְיַצֵּב לִפְנֵ֥י חֲשֻׁכִּֽים׃ פRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Seestחָזָהchâzâh · to seeH2372
• thou a manאִישׁ'îysh · manH376
• diligentמָהִירmâhîyr mâhir · quickH4106
• in his businessמְלָאכָהmelâ'kâh · workH4399
• he shall standיָצַבyâtsab · to standH3320
• beforeפָּנֶהpânîym · face: beforeH6440
• kingsמֶ֫לֶךְmelek · kingH4428
• meanחָשֹׁךְchâshôk · obscureH2823

Cross-references for Proverbs 22:29

• Proverbs 10:4Lazy people are soon poor; hard workers get rich.
• Proverbs 12:24Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.
• 1 Kings 11:28Jeroboam was a very capable young man, and when Solomon saw how industrious he was, he put him in charge of the labor force from the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, the descendants of Joseph.
• Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatever you do, do well. For when you go to the grave, there will be no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
• Matthew 25:21“The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together! ’
• Romans 12:11Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.
• 2 Timothy 4:2Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.

Commentaries on Proverbs 22:29

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 29He shalt not stand before mean men - חשכים chashukkim, dark or obscure persons; men of no repute. Na he schal ben before un-noble men - Old MS. Bible. "Not amonge the symple people." - Coverdale. The general meaning of the proverb is, "Every diligent, active man, shall be at once independent and respectable."Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 29The gift of a quick and ready intellect is to lead to high office, it is not to be wasted on a work to which the obscure are adequate.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 29Saying 5: People who improve their skills and work hard will get the best jobs and work for the best employers.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2929. Success rewards diligence (Pr 10:4; 21:5).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 22:29

• Diligence
• Industry

In the dictionaries

• Evil
• Hide
• Lender
• Prudent
• Rob
• Train
• Business
• Diligence; Diligent; Diligently
• Mean
• Proverbs, the Book of

Commentaries on Proverbs 22

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings