New International Version (©1984) Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obscure men.New American Standard Bible (©1995) Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before obscure men. GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995) Do you see a person who is efficient in his work? He will serve kings. He will not serve unknown people. King James Bible Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. American King James Version See you a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. American Standard Version Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men. Bible in Basic English 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. Douay-Rheims Bible Hast thou seen a man swift in his work? he shall stand before kings, and shall not be before those that are obscure. Darby Bible Translation Hast thou seen a man diligent in his work? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before the mean. English Revised Version Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. Webster's Bible Translation Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. World English Bible Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men. Young's Literal Translation Hast thou seen a man speedy in his business? Before kings he doth station himself, He stations not himself before obscure men! |