Proverbs 22:29

New International Version

Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.

Cross References

Genesis 41:38

So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?”

Genesis 41:46

Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from Pharaoh’s presence and traveled throughout Egypt.

Genesis 47:6

and the land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and your brothers in the best part of the land. Let them live in Goshen. And if you know of any among them with special ability, put them in charge of my own livestock.”

2 Samuel 2:32

They took Asahel and buried him in his father’s tomb at Bethlehem. Then Joab and his men marched all night and arrived at Hebron by daybreak.

1 Kings 10:8

How happy your people must be! How happy your officials, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom!

1 Kings 11:28

Now Jeroboam was a man of standing, and when Solomon saw how well the young man did his work, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the tribes of Joseph.

1 Chronicles 4:23

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

Proverbs 10:4

Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.

Proverbs 12:24

Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

Proverbs 23:1

When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you,

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.

Daniel 1:19

The king talked with them, and he found none equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah; so they entered the king’s service.

Daniel 1:4

young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace. He was to teach them the language and literature of the Babylonians.

Matthew 25:21

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

Matthew 25:23

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

Romans 12:11

Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.

1 Samuel 16:21

David came to Saul and entered his service. Saul liked him very much, and David became one of his armor-bearers.

1 Samuel 17:31

What David said was overheard and reported to Saul, and Saul sent for him.