Daniel 6:3

Then this Daniel was distinguished above the administrators and the satraps, because an extraordinary spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

Daniel 5:12

because an extraordinary spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and explaining riddles, and solving problems, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation."

Daniel 5:14

I have heard of you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and understanding and extraordinary wisdom are found in you.

Esther 10:3

For Mordecai the Jew was next to King Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted by the multitude of his brothers, seeking the good of his people, and speaking peace to all his descendants.

Daniel 9:23

At the beginning of your petitions the commandment went forth, and I have come to tell you, for you are greatly loved. Therefore consider the matter, and understand the vision.

Genesis 41:38-41

Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?"

Nehemiah 7:2

that I put my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the commander of the fortress, in charge of Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.

Proverbs 3:3-4

Do not let kindness and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.

Proverbs 17:27

He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness.

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Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

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Was preferred

Proverbs 22:29
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men.

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Daniel 5:12
because an extraordinary spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and explaining riddles, and solving problems, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation."
Daniel 9:23
At the beginning of your petitions the commandment went forth, and I have come to tell you, for you are greatly loved. Therefore consider the matter, and understand the vision.
Genesis 41:38
Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?"
Nehemiah 7:2
that I put my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the commander of the fortress, in charge of Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.
Proverbs 3:3
Do not let kindness and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.
Proverbs 17:27
He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
Ecclesiastes 2:13
Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness.

General references

Genesis 41:41
Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Behold, I have set you over all the land of Egypt."