Proverbs 22:29

Modern English Version

Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

Cross References

Genesis 41:38

Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom is the Spirit of God?”

Genesis 41:46

Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh and went throughout all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 47:6

The land of Egypt is before you. Have your father and your brothers dwell in the best of the land. Have them dwell in the land of Goshen, and if you know any capable men among them, then put them in charge over my livestock.”

2 Samuel 2:32

They carried Asahel back and interred him in his father’s tomb, which was at Bethlehem. Then Joab and his men traveled throughout the night and reached Hebron at dawn.

1 Kings 10:8

Happy are your men, and happy are these your servants who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!

1 Kings 11:28

Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor, and when Solomon saw that the young man was industrious, he made him ruler over all the labor force of the house of Joseph.

1 Chronicles 4:23

They were the potters, those dwelling at Netaim and Gederah (they dwelt there with the king for his work).

Proverbs 10:4

He who has an idle hand becomes poor, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

Proverbs 12:24

The hand of the diligent will rule, but the lazy will be put to forced labor.

Proverbs 23:1

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

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever your hands find to do, do with your strength; for there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.

Daniel 1:19

The king spoke with them, and, among them all, none was found like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. Therefore they served before the king.

Daniel 1:4

youths in whom was no blemish, who were handsome and skillful in every branch of wisdom and gifted with understanding and discerning knowledge, and such as had ability in them to serve in the king’s palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the language of the Chaldeans.

Matthew 25:21

“His master said to him, ‘Well done, you good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things. I will make you ruler over many things. Enter the joy of your master.’

Matthew 25:23

“His master said to him, ‘Well done, you good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things. I will make you ruler over many things. Enter the joy of your master.’

Romans 12:11

do not be lazy in diligence, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord,

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word, be ready in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.

1 Samuel 16:21

David came to Saul, and stood before him. And Saul loved him greatly and he became his armor bearer.

1 Samuel 17:31

When the words which David spoke were heard, they reported them to Saul and he sent for him.