Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before unknown men.

Genesis 41:46

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

Proverbs 10:4

He who deals with a lazy hand becomes poor; but the hand of the hard worker makes rich.

1 Kings 10:8

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

1 Kings 11:28

And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of war. And Solomon, seeing that the young man was doing work, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.

Proverbs 12:24

The hand of the hard worker shall bear rule, but the lazy shall be under service.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

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

Matthew 25:21

His lord said to 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.

Matthew 25:23

His lord said to 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

As to diligence, not slothful, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;

2 Timothy 4:2

preach the Word, be instant in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering 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 who deals with a lazy hand becomes poor; but the hand of the hard worker makes rich.
Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the hard worker shall bear rule, but the lazy shall be under service.
1 Kings 11:28
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of war. And Solomon, seeing that the young man was doing work, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no work, nor plan, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave where you go.
Matthew 25:21
His lord said to 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
As to diligence, not slothful, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
2 Timothy 4:2
preach the Word, be instant in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine.

General references

Genesis 24:33
And food was set 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 to Joseph, See, I have set you over all the land of Egypt.