Proverbs 22:29
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Seest thou a man diligent in his business?.... In the business of his calling, be it what it will, whether for himself or his master; constant in it, swift, ready, and expeditious at it; who…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
The gift of a quick and ready intellect is to lead to high office, it is not to be wasted on a work to which the obscure are adequate.
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
Here is, 1. A plain intimation what a hard thing it is to find a truly ingenious industrious man: "Seest thou a man diligent in his business? Thou wilt not see many such, so epidemical are dulness and…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
stand before Comp. 1Ki 10:8.
mean "Heb. obscure" R.V. marg.
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