John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:29
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 industriously pursues it, cheerfully attends it, makes quick dispatch of it; does it off of hand, at once, and is not slothful in it, nor weary of it; when you have observed and taken notice of such a man, which is not very common, you may, without a spirit of prophecy, foresee that such a man will rise... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:29
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 slothfulness.? He is here commended who lays out himself to get business, though it be but in a very low and narrow sphere, and is not easy when he is out of business, who loves business, is quick and active in it, and goes through it, not only with constancy and resolution, but with dexterity... read more