Proverbs 22:29
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. ”
מֶלֶךְ
King. Melek. A ruler with supreme authority. The LORD is King forever and ever. Every earthly king is answerable to the King of kings.
חָזָה
you see
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חָזָה
to gaze at; mentally to perceive, contemplate (with pleasure); specifically, to have avision of
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יָצַב
he will take his stand
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יָצַב
to place (any thing so as to stay); reflexively, to station, offer, continue
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חָשֹׁךְ
insignificant people
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חָשֹׁךְ
dark (figuratively, i.e. obscure)
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מָהִיר
skilled
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מָהִיר
quick; hence, skilful
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