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 works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.
Proverbs 12:24
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
1 Kings 11:28
The man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor; and Solomon saw the young man that he was industrious, and he put him in charge of all the labor of the house 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 Sheol, where you are going.
Matthew 25:21
"His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'
Romans 12:11
not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
2 Timothy 4:2
preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.
General references
Genesis 24:33
Food was set before him to eat, but he said, "I will not eat until I have told my message." He said, "Speak on."
Genesis 41:41
Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Behold, I have set you over all the land of Egypt."