Berean Standard Bible
“Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.”
Related verses
- Colossians 3:23Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,
- Proverbs 16:3Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.
- Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
- Proverbs 14:23There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
Compare translations
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
World English Bible (WEB)
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won’t serve obscure men.
King James Version (KJV)
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Have you seen a man who is expert in his business? he will take his place before kings; his place will not be among low persons.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
¿Has visto hombre solícito en su obra? delante de los reyes estará; no estará delante de los de baja suerte.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
¿Conoces a algún hombre trabajador? Él será siervo de reyes y no de gente común.
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