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

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.

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!’

Proverbs 12:24

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

Proverbs 10:4

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

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!’

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.

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.

Romans 12:11

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

1 Kings 10:8

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

2 Timothy 4:2

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

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.”

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.

Proverbs 23:1

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

Genesis 41:38

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

1 Samuel 17:31

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

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 Chronicles 4:23

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

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.

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.