Proverbs 22:29

See you a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before obscure men.

Genesis 41:46

And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.

Proverbs 10:4

He becomes poor who has a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

1 Kings 10:8

Happy are your men, happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you, and that hear your wisdom.

1 Kings 11:28

And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.

Proverbs 12:24

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be put to forced labor.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatsoever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, where you go.

Matthew 25:21

His lord said unto him, Well done, you good and faithful servant: you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter into the joy of your lord.

Matthew 25:23

His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter into the joy of your lord.

Romans 12:11

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word; be diligent in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

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Summary

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

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Bible References

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Proverbs 10:4
He becomes poor who has a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be put to forced labor.
1 Kings 11:28
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatsoever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, where you go.
Matthew 25:21
His lord said unto him, Well done, you good and faithful servant: you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter into the joy of your lord.
Romans 12:11
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
2 Timothy 4:2
Preach the word; be diligent in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

General references

Genesis 24:33
And there was set food before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told my errand. And he said, Speak on.
Genesis 41:41
And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set you over all the land of Egypt.