Proverbs 14:35

The Message

Diligent work gets a warm commendation; shiftless work earns an angry rebuke.

Cross References

Genesis 41:38

Then Pharaoh said to his officials, “Isn’t this the man we need? Are we going to find anyone else who has God’s spirit in him like this?”

Esther 7:7

The king, raging, left his wine and stomped out into the palace garden. Haman stood there pleading with Queen Esther for his life—he could see that the king was finished with him and that he was doomed. As the king came back from the palace garden into the banquet hall, Haman was groveling at the couch on which Esther reclined. The king roared out, “Will he even molest the queen while I’m just around the corner?” When that word left the king’s mouth, all the blood drained from Haman’s face.

Proverbs 10:5

Make hay while the sun shines—that’s smart; go fishing during harvest—that’s stupid.

Proverbs 14:34

God-devotion makes a country strong; God-avoidance leaves people weak.

Proverbs 16:13

Good leaders cultivate honest speech; they love advisors who tell them the truth.

Proverbs 17:2

A wise servant takes charge of an unruly child and is honored as one of the family.

Proverbs 19:26

Kids who lash out against their parents are an embarrassment and disgrace.

Proverbs 20:26

After careful scrutiny, a wise leader makes a clean sweep of rebels and dolts.

Proverbs 20:8

Leaders who know their business and care keep a sharp eye out for the shoddy and cheap, For who among us can be trusted to be always diligent and honest?

Proverbs 22:11

God loves the pure-hearted and well-spoken; good leaders also delight in their friendship.

Proverbs 29:12

When a leader listens to malicious gossip, all the workers get infected with evil.