Proverbs 22:28-29

Good News Translation

²⁸Never move an old property line that your ancestors established.

²⁹Show me someone who does a good job, and I will show you someone who is better than most and worthy of the company of kings.

Proverbs 22:28-29

New International Version

²⁸Do not move an ancient boundary stone^(A)
set up by your ancestors.

²⁹Do you see someone skilled^(B) in their work?
They will serve^(C) before kings;^(D)
they will not serve before officials of low rank.

Good News Translation (GNT)

New International Version (NIV)