Proverbs 22:29

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will stand in the presence of kings. He will not stand in the presence of the unknown.

Cross References

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 workforce of the house of Joseph.

Matthew 25:21

‘His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master’s joy.”

Proverbs 12:24

The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labour.

Proverbs 10:4

Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring riches.

Matthew 25:23

‘His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master’s joy.”

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.

Genesis 41:46

Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. Joseph left Pharaoh’s presence and travelled throughout the land of Egypt.

Romans 12:11

Do not lack diligence in zeal; be fervent in the Spirit;  , serve the Lord.

1 Kings 10:8

How happy are your men.  How happy are these servants of yours, who always stand in your presence hearing your wisdom.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage with great patience and teaching.

Genesis 47:6

the land of Egypt is open before you; settle your father and brothers in the best part of the land.  They can live in the land of Goshen. If you know of any capable men among them, put them in charge of my livestock.’

1 Samuel 16:21

When David came to Saul  and entered his service, Saul loved him very much, and David became his armour-bearer.

Proverbs 23:1

When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what   is before you,

Genesis 41:38

and he said to them, ‘Can we find anyone like this, a man who has God’s spirit  in him? ’

1 Samuel 17:31

What David said was overheard and reported to Saul, so he had David brought to him.

2 Samuel 2:32

Afterwards, they carried Asahel to his father’s tomb in Bethlehem and buried him. Then Joab and his men marched all night and reached Hebron at dawn.

1 Chronicles 4:23

They were the potters and residents of Netaim and Gederah. They lived there in the service of the king.

Daniel 1:4

young men without any physical defect, good-looking, suitable for instruction in all wisdom,  knowledgeable, perceptive, and capable of serving in the king’s palace.  He was to teach them the Chaldean language  and literature.

Daniel 1:19

The king interviewed them, and among all of them, no one was found equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.  So they began to attend the king.