Proverbs 22:29

New Century Version

Do you see people skilled in their work? They will work for kings, not for ordinary people.

Cross References

Genesis 41:38

And the king asked them, “Can we find a better man than Joseph to take this job? God’s spirit is truly in him!”

Genesis 41:46

Joseph was thirty years old when he began serving the king of Egypt. And he left the king’s court and traveled through all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 47:6

and you may 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 any of them are skilled shepherds, put them in charge of my sheep and cattle.”

2 Samuel 2:32

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

1 Kings 10:8

Your men and officers are very lucky, because in always serving you, they are able to hear your wisdom.

1 Kings 11:28

Jeroboam was a capable man, and Solomon saw that this young man was a good worker. So Solomon put him over all the workers from the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh.

1 Chronicles 4:23

These sons of Shelah were potters. They lived in Netaim and Gederah and worked for the king.

Proverbs 10:4

A lazy person will end up poor, but a hard worker will become rich.

Proverbs 12:24

Hard workers will become leaders, but those who are lazy will be slaves.

Proverbs 23:1

If you sit down to eat with a ruler, notice the food that is in front of you.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever work you do, do your best, because you are going to the grave, where there is no working, no planning, no knowledge, and no wisdom.

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 those four young men became the king’s servants.

Daniel 1:4

King Nebuchadnezzar wanted only young Israelite men who had nothing wrong with them. They were to be handsome and well educated, capable of learning and understanding, and able to serve in his palace. Ashpenaz was to teach them the language and writings of the Babylonians.

Matthew 25:21

The master answered, ‘You did well. You are a good and loyal servant. Because you were loyal with small things, I will let you care for much greater things. Come and share my joy with me.’

Matthew 25:23

The master answered, ‘You did well. You are a good and loyal servant. Because you were loyal with small things, I will let you care for much greater things. Come and share my joy with me.’

Romans 12:11

Do not be lazy but work hard, serving the Lord with all your heart.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the Good News. Be ready at all times, and tell people what they need to do. Tell them when they are wrong. Encourage them with great patience and careful teaching,

1 Samuel 16:21

When David came to Saul, he began to serve him. Saul liked David and made him the officer who carried his armor.

1 Samuel 17:31

Yet what David said was told to Saul, and he sent for David.