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 Idle hands make one poor,
but diligent hands bring riches.
but diligent hands bring riches.
Proverbs 12:24 The diligent hand will rule,
but laziness will lead to forced labor.
but laziness will lead to forced labor.
1 Kings 11:28
Now the man Jeroboam was capable, and Solomon noticed the young man because he was getting things done. So he appointed him over the entire labor force of the house of Joseph.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever your hands find to do, do with all your strength, because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.
Matthew 25:21 “His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master’s joy!’
Romans 12:11
Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord.
2 Timothy 4:2
Proclaim the message; persist in it whether convenient or not; rebuke, correct, and encourage with great patience and teaching.
General references
Genesis 24:33
A meal was set before him, but he said, “I will not eat until I have said what I have to say.”
So Laban said, “Please speak.”
So Laban said, “Please speak.”
Genesis 41:41
Pharaoh also said to Joseph, “See, I am placing you over all the land of Egypt.”