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 becomes poor who deals with a lazy hand. The hand of the diligent makes rich.
Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the diligent will bear rule. The lazy will be under forced labor.
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.
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.'
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.
General references
Genesis 24:33
Food was brought. The man said: I will not eat until I have said what I have to say. Laban responded: Go ahead and speak.
Genesis 41:41
I now appoint you governor over all Egypt.