Proverbs 22:29

New English Translation

Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will take his position before kings; he will not take his position before obscure people.

Cross References

Genesis 41:38

So Pharaoh asked his officials, “Can we find a man like Joseph, one in whom the Spirit of God is present?”

Genesis 41:46

Now Joseph was 30 years old when he began serving Pharaoh king of Egypt. Joseph was commissioned by Pharaoh and was in charge of all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 47:6

The land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and your brothers in the best region of the land. They may live in the land of Goshen. If you know of any highly capable men among them, put them in charge of my livestock.”

2 Samuel 2:32

They took Asahel’s body and buried him in his father’s tomb at Bethlehem. Joab and his men then traveled all that night and reached Hebron by dawn.

1 Kings 10:8

Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy!

1 Kings 11:28

Jeroboam was a talented man; when Solomon saw that the young man was an accomplished worker, he made him the leader of the work crew from the tribe of Joseph.

1 Chronicles 4:23

They were the potters who lived in Netaim and Gederah; they lived there and worked for the king.

Proverbs 10:4

The one who is lazy becomes poor, but the one who works diligently becomes wealthy.

Proverbs 12:24

The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will become a slave.

Proverbs 23:1

When you sit down to eat with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you,

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, because there is neither work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave, the place where you will eventually go.

Daniel 1:19

When the king spoke with them, he did not find among the entire group anyone like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, or Azariah. So they entered the king’s service.

Daniel 1:4

young men in whom there was no physical defect and who were handsome, well versed in all kinds of wisdom, well educated and having keen insight, and who were capable of entering the king’s royal service – and to teach them the literature and language of the Babylonians.

Matthew 25:21

His master answered, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful in a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master.’

Matthew 25:23

His master answered, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful with a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master.’

Romans 12:11

Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete patience and instruction.

1 Samuel 16:21

David came to Saul and stood before him. Saul liked him a great deal, and he became his armor bearer.

1 Samuel 17:31

When David’s words were overheard and reported to Saul, he called for him.