Proverbs 22:29

God's Word

Do you see a person who is efficient in his work? He will serve kings. He will not serve unknown people.

Cross References

Genesis 41:38

So Pharaoh asked his servants, “Can we find anyone like this—a man who has God’s Spirit in him?”

Genesis 41:46

Joseph was 30 years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh (the king of Egypt). He left Pharaoh and traveled all around Egypt.

Genesis 47:6

All of Egypt is available to you. Have your father and your brothers live in the best part of the land. Let them live in Goshen. If they are qualified, put them in charge of my livestock.”

2 Samuel 2:32

They took Asahel and buried him in his father’s tomb in Bethlehem. Then Joab and his men marched all night and arrived at Hebron by daybreak.

1 Kings 10:8

How blessed your men must be! How blessed these servants of yours must be because they are always stationed in front of you, listening to your wisdom!

1 Kings 11:28

Solomon saw that Jeroboam was a very able and hardworking man. So he put Jeroboam in charge of all forced labor from the tribes of Joseph.

1 Chronicles 4:23

They were the potters who lived at Netaim and Gederah. They lived there with the king and did his work.

Proverbs 10:4

Lazy hands bring poverty, but hard-working hands bring riches.

Proverbs 12:24

Hard-working hands gain control, but lazy hands do slave labor.

Proverbs 23:1

When you sit down to eat with a ruler, pay close attention to what is in front of you,

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever presents itself for you to do, do it with ⌞all⌟ your might, because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or skill in the grave where you’re going.

Daniel 1:19

The king talked to them and found no one like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah among all of them. So these four men served the king.

Daniel 1:4

They were to be young men who were healthy, good-looking, knowledgeable in all subjects, well-informed, intelligent, and able to serve in the king’s palace. They were to be taught the language and literature of the Babylonians.

Matthew 25:21

“His master replied, ‘Good job! You’re a good and faithful servant! You proved that you could be trusted with a small amount. I will put you in charge of a large amount. Come and share your master’s happiness.’

Matthew 25:23

“His master replied, ‘Good job! You’re a good and faithful servant! You proved that you could be trusted with a small amount. I will put you in charge of a large amount. Come and share your master’s happiness.’

Romans 12:11

Don’t be lazy in showing your devotion. Use your energy to serve the Lord.

2 Timothy 4:2

Be ready to spread the word whether or not the time is right. Point out errors, warn people, and encourage them. Be very patient when you teach.

1 Samuel 16:21

David came to Saul and served him. Saul loved him very much and made David his armorbearer.

1 Samuel 17:31

What David said was overheard and reported to Saul, who then sent for him.