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Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings.
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“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings.”

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King James Bible — Proverbs 22:29
Date
1611
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King James Version translation committees · from Biblical Hebrew / Aramaic / Koine Greek
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Meaning of “Seest thou a man diligent in his business?…”

Consistent skill and diligence can create opportunities that status alone cannot guarantee.

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Proverbs 22:29, King James Version.

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