en_tn/pro/22/29.md

Do you see a man skilled at his work?

This rhetorical question is actually a command. Alternate translation: "Think of someone you know who is skilled at his work" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)

stand before

This represents becoming a servant of the important person. Kings and other important people will think so highly of him that they will use his services. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)