Proverbs 22:29
Do you see a man diligent in his business? He will stand before kings. He will not stand before unknown men.
Genesis 41:46
Now Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh, king of Egypt. Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh and went through all the land of Egypt.
Proverbs 10:4
He becomes poor who deals with a lazy hand. The hand of the diligent makes rich.
1 Kings 10:8
Happy are your wives, happy are your servants whose place is ever before you, hearing your words of wisdom.
1 Kings 11:28
Jeroboam was a capable and responsible man. Solomon saw that he was a good worker and made him overseer of all the work given to the sons of Joseph.
Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the diligent will bear rule. The lazy will be under forced labor.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever 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 are going.
Matthew 25:21
His lord said: 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, so I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'
Matthew 25:23
His lord said: 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You were faithful over a few things. I will appoint you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'
Romans 12:11
Do not lag behind in diligence. Be fervent in spirit serving God.
2 Timothy 4:2
preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and teaching.