Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will stand in the presence of kings.
He will not stand in the presence of unknown men.

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Genesis 41:46

Joseph was 30 years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. Joseph left Pharaoh’s presence and traveled throughout the land of Egypt.

Proverbs 10:4

Idle hands make one poor,
but diligent hands bring riches.

1 Kings 10:8

How happy are your men. How happy are these servants of yours, who always stand in your presence hearing your wisdom.

1 Kings 11:28

Now the man Jeroboam was capable, and Solomon noticed the young man because he was getting things done. So he appointed him over the entire labor force of the house of Joseph.

Proverbs 12:24

The diligent hand will rule,
but laziness will lead to forced labor.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever your hands find to do, do with all your strength, because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.

Matthew 25:21

“His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master’s joy!’

Matthew 25:23

“His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master’s joy!’

Romans 12:11

Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord.

2 Timothy 4:2

Proclaim the message; persist in it whether convenient or not; rebuke, correct, and encourage with great patience and teaching.

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Summary

Proverbs 22:29

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

A man

2 Timothy 4:2

General references

Genesis 24:33

Genesis 41:41

Bible References

A man

Idle hands make one poor,
but diligent hands bring riches.

The diligent hand will rule,
but laziness will lead to forced labor.

Now the man Jeroboam was capable, and Solomon noticed the young man because he was getting things done. So he appointed him over the entire labor force of the house of Joseph.

Whatever your hands find to do, do with all your strength, because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.

“His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master’s joy!’

Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord.

Proclaim the message; persist in it whether convenient or not; rebuke, correct, and encourage with great patience and teaching.

General references

A meal was set before him, but he said, “I will not eat until I have said what I have to say.”

So Laban said, “Please speak.”

Pharaoh also said to Joseph, “See, I am placing you over all the land of Egypt.”