Proverbs 22:29

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Skilled workers will always serve kings. They will never have to work for less important people.

Cross References

1 Kings 11:28

Jeroboam was a free man. Solomon saw that this young man was a skilled worker, so he made him the supervisor over all the workers from the tribes that descended from Joseph.

Matthew 25:21

“The master answered, ‘You did right. You are a good servant who can be trusted. You did well with that small amount of money. So I will let you care for much greater things. Come and share my happiness with me.’

Proverbs 12:24

Those who work hard will be put in charge of others, but lazy people will have to work like slaves.

Proverbs 10:4

Lazy hands will make you poor; hard-working hands will make you rich.

Matthew 25:23

“The master answered, ‘You did right. You are a good servant who can be trusted. You did well with a small amount of money. So I will let you care for much greater things. Come and share my happiness with me.’

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Every time you find work to do, do it the best you can. In the grave there is no work. There is no thinking, no knowledge, and there is no wisdom. And we are all going to the place of death.

Genesis 41:46

Joseph was 30 years old when he began serving the king of Egypt. He traveled throughout the country of Egypt.

Romans 12:11

As you serve the Lord, work hard and don’t be lazy. Be excited about serving him!

1 Kings 10:8

Your wives and officers are very fortunate, because they serve you and hear your wisdom every day.

2 Timothy 4:2

Tell everyone God’s message. Be ready at all times to do whatever is needed. Tell people what they need to do, tell them when they are doing wrong, and encourage them. Do this with great patience and careful teaching.

Genesis 47:6

You can choose any place in Egypt for them to live. Give your father and your brothers the best land. Let them live in the land of Goshen. And if they are skilled shepherds, they can also care for my cattle.”

1 Samuel 16:21

So David went to Saul and stood in front of him. Saul loved David very much. David became the helper who carried Saul’s weapons.

Proverbs 23:1

When you sit and eat with an important person, remember who you are with.

Genesis 41:38

Then Pharaoh told them, “I don’t think we can find anyone better than Joseph to take this job! God’s Spirit is in him, making him very wise!”

1 Samuel 17:31

Some men heard David talking. They took David to Saul and told him what David had said.

2 Samuel 2:32

David’s officers took Asahel and buried him in the tomb of his father at Bethlehem. Joab and his men marched all night. The sun came up just as they reached Hebron.

1 Chronicles 4:23

These sons of Shelah were workers who made things from clay. They lived in Netaim and Gederah and worked for the king.

Daniel 1:4

King Nebuchadnezzar wanted only healthy boys who did not have any bruises, scars, or anything wrong with their bodies. He wanted handsome, smart young men who were able to learn things quickly and easily to serve in his palace. He told Ashpenaz to teach these young men the language and writings of the Chaldeans.

Daniel 1:19

The king talked to them and found that none of the young men were as good as Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. So these four young men became the king’s servants.