Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
A man
General references
Bible References
A man
Proverbs 10:4
He cometh to want that dealeth with a slack hand; but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful hand shall be under tribute.
1 Kings 11:28
and the man Jeroboam was strong and valiant; and Solomon saw the young man that he was industrious, and he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever thy hand findeth to do, do with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, whither thou goest.
Matthew 25:21
His lord said to him, Well, good and faithful bondman, thou wast faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things: enter into the joy of thy lord.
Romans 12:11
as to diligent zealousness, not slothful; in spirit fervent; serving the Lord.
2 Timothy 4:2
proclaim the word; be urgent in season and out of season, convict, rebuke, encourage, with all longsuffering and doctrine.
General references
Genesis 24:33
And there was set meat before him to eat; but he said, I will not eat until I have made known my business. And he said, Speak on.
Genesis 41:41
And Pharaoh said to Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.