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
Poor is he who works with a negligent and idle hand,
But the hand of the diligent makes him rich.
Poor is he who works with a negligent and idle hand,
But the hand of the diligent makes him rich.
Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the negligent and lazy will be put to forced labor.
The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the negligent and lazy will be put to forced labor.
1 Kings 11:28
The man Jeroboam was a brave warrior and when Solomon saw that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of all the forced labor of the house of Joseph.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead) where you are going.
Matthew 25:21 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful and trustworthy over a little, I will put you in charge of many things; share in the joy of your master.’
Romans 12:11
never lagging behind in diligence; aglow in the Spirit, enthusiastically serving the Lord;
2 Timothy 4:2
preach the word [as an official messenger]; be ready when the time is right and even when it is not [keep your sense of urgency, whether the opportunity seems favorable or unfavorable, whether convenient or inconvenient, whether welcome or unwelcome]; correct [those who err in doctrine or behavior], warn [those who sin], exhort and encourage [those who are growing toward spiritual maturity], with inexhaustible patience and [faithful] teaching.
General references
Genesis 24:33
But when food was set before him, he said, “I will not eat until I have stated my business.” And Laban said, “Speak on.”
Genesis 41:41
Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “See, I have set you [in charge] over all the land of Egypt.”