Proverbs 22:29

New American Bible - revised edition

Do you see those skilled at their work? They will stand in the presence of kings, but not in the presence of the obscure.

Cross References

Genesis 41:38

“Could we find another like him,” Pharaoh asked his servants, “a man so endowed with the spirit of God?”

Genesis 41:46

Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh, king of Egypt. After Joseph left Pharaoh, he went throughout the land of Egypt.

Genesis 47:6

the land of Egypt is at your disposal; settle your father and brothers in the pick of the land. Let them settle in the region of Goshen. And if you know of capable men among them, put them in charge of my livestock.”

2 Samuel 2:32

They took up Asahel and buried him in his father’s tomb in Bethlehem. Joab and his men made an all-night march, and dawn found them in Hebron.

1 Kings 10:8

Happy are your servants, happy these ministers of yours, who stand before you always and listen to your wisdom.

1 Kings 11:28

Jeroboam was a very able man, and when Solomon saw that the young man was also a good worker, he put him in charge of all the carriers conscripted from the house of Joseph.

1 Chronicles 4:23

They were potters and inhabitants of Netaim and Gederah, where they lived in the king’s service. Simeon.

Proverbs 10:4

The slack hand impoverishes, but the busy hand brings riches.

Proverbs 12:24

The diligent hand will govern, but sloth makes for forced labor.

Proverbs 23:1

When you sit down to dine with a ruler, mark well the one who is before you;

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Anything you can turn your hand to, do with what power you have; for there will be no work, no planning, no knowledge, no wisdom in Sheol where you are going. The Time of Misfortune Is Not Known.

Daniel 1:19

When the king had spoken with all of them, none was found equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah; and so they entered the king’s service.

Daniel 1:4

They should be young men without any defect, handsome, proficient in wisdom, well informed, and insightful, such as could take their place in the king’s palace; he was to teach them the language and literature of the Chaldeans.

Matthew 25:21

His master said to him, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy.’

Matthew 25:23

His master said to him, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy.’

Romans 12:11

Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.

2 Timothy 4:2

proclaim the word; be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient; convince, reprimand, encourage through all patience and teaching.

1 Samuel 16:21

Thus David came to Saul and entered his service. Saul became very fond of him and made him his armor-bearer.

1 Samuel 17:31

The words that David had spoken were overheard and reported to Saul, who sent for him. David Challenges Goliath.