Proverbs 22:29 - Do you see a man skilled in his work?

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obscure men.

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before obscure men.

Proverbs 22:29

Commentary

Excellent work still brings rewards from people and the approval of God.

Radmacher, E. D., Allen, R. B., & House, H. W. (1999). Nelson's new illustrated Bible commentary (Pr 22:29). Nashville: T. Nelson Publishers.

"a man who excels" - Hebrew "who is quick." Such speed in work comes from well-learned skills rather than from taking shortcuts.

Whitlock, L. G., Sproul, R. C., Waltke, B. K., & Silva, M. (1995). Reformation study Bible, the : Bringing the light of the Reformation to Scripture : New King James Version. Includes index. (Pr 22:29). Nashville: T. Nelson.