Proverbs 22:29

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

If you do your job well, you will work for a ruler and never be a slave.

Cross References

Genesis 41:38

So the king said to them, “No one could possibly handle this better than Joseph, since the Spirit of God is with him.”

Genesis 41:46

Joseph was thirty when the king made him governor, and he went everywhere for the king.

Genesis 47:6

I will let them live anywhere they choose in the land of Egypt, but I suggest that they settle in Goshen, the best part of our land. I would also like your finest shepherds to look after my own sheep and goats.”

2 Samuel 2:32

Joab and his troops carried Asahel's body to Bethlehem and buried him in the family burial place. Then they marched all night and reached Hebron before sunrise.

1 Kings 10:8

Your wives and officials are lucky to be here where they can listen to the wise things you say.

1 Kings 11:28

Solomon noticed that Jeroboam was a hard worker. So he put Jeroboam in charge of the work force from Manasseh and Ephraim.

1 Chronicles 4:23

The members of these clans were the potters who lived in the towns of Netaim and Gederah and worked for the king.

Proverbs 10:4

Laziness leads to poverty; hard work makes you rich.

Proverbs 12:24

Work hard, and you will be a leader; be lazy, and you will end up a slave.

Proverbs 23:1

When you are invited to eat with a king, use your best manners.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Work hard at whatever you do. You will soon go to the world of the dead, where no one works or thinks or reasons or knows anything.

Daniel 1:19

The king interviewed them and discovered that none of the others were as outstanding as Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. So they were given positions in the royal court.

Daniel 1:4

The king said, “They must be healthy, handsome, clever, wise, educated, and fit to serve in the royal palace. Teach them how to speak and write our language

Matthew 25:21

“Wonderful!” his master replied. “You are a good and faithful servant. I left you in charge of only a little, but now I will put you in charge of much more. Come and share in my happiness!”

Matthew 25:23

“Wonderful!” his master replied. “You are a good and faithful servant. I left you in charge of only a little, but now I will put you in charge of much more. Come and share in my happiness!”

Romans 12:11

Never give up. Eagerly follow the Holy Spirit and serve the Lord.

2 Timothy 4:2

to preach God's message. Do it willingly, even if it isn't the popular thing to do. You must correct people and point out their sins. But also cheer them up, and when you instruct them, always be patient.

1 Samuel 16:21

David went to Saul and started working for him. Saul liked him so much that he put David in charge of carrying his weapons.

1 Samuel 17:31

Some soldiers overheard David talking, so they told Saul what David had said. Saul sent for David, and David came.