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.

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.
Proverbs 12:24

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.”