“Vidisti virum velocem in opere suo ? coram regibus stabit, nec erit ante ignobiles.”
“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. mean: Heb. obscure men”
“Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.”
“Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won’t serve obscure men.”
“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.”
Obscure. By industry he shall raise himself to notice. (Haydock) — Kings employ those who are most active. (Calmet)
15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.