Proverbs 22:29

Tree of Life Version

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings. He will not stand before obscure people.

Cross References

Genesis 41:38

Then Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can a man like this be found, one in whom is God’s Spirit?”

Genesis 41:46

Now Joseph was 30 years old when he began serving as representative of Pharaoh, king of Egypt. Joseph went out from Pharaoh’s presence and passed throughout the whole land of Egypt.

Genesis 47:6

The land of Egypt is before you—settle your father and your brothers in the best part of the land. Let them live in the land of Goshen. If you know of any capable men among them, make them overseers of the livestock—over those that are mine.”

2 Samuel 2:32

Then they took up Asahel and buried him in his father’s tomb, which was in Beth-lehem. Joab and his men marched all night, until the day dawned on them at Hebron.

1 Kings 10:8

Blessed are your people, blessed are your courtiers who are standing continually before you, listening to your wisdom.

1 Kings 11:28

Now the man Jeroboam was mighty of strength, and when Solomon saw that the young man was industrious, he appointed him over the entire labor force of the house of Joseph.

1 Chronicles 4:23

These were the potters and those who lived in Netaim and Gederah; they lived there while doing the king’s work.

Proverbs 10:4

Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.

Proverbs 12:24

The hand of the diligent will rule, but the lazy will become forced labor.

Proverbs 23:1

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

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever your hand finds to do, do with all your strength, for there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, where you are going.

Daniel 1:19

When the king spoke with them, he did not find among all of them anyone like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah; so they entered the king’s service.

Daniel 1:4

youths without any defect, handsome, proficient in all wisdom, knowledgeable, intelligent and capable of serving in the king’s palace. He was to teach them the literature and language of the Chaldeans.

Matthew 25:21

His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful with a little, so I’ll put you in charge of much. Enter into your master’s joy!’

Matthew 25:23

His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful with a little, so I’ll put you in charge of much. Enter into your master’s joy!’

Romans 12:11

Do not be lagging in zeal; be fervent in spirit. Keep serving the Lord,

2 Timothy 4:2

proclaim the Word! Be ready when it is convenient or inconvenient. Confront, rebuke, encourage—with complete patience and instruction.

1 Samuel 16:21

Then David came to Saul and became one of his attendants. Saul loved him greatly, so David became his armor-bearer.

1 Samuel 17:31

The words that David said were overheard and reported before Saul. So he was taken to him.