Proverbs 22:29
King James Version (KJV)
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.
World English Bible (WEB)
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men.
Proverbs 22:29 Cross References
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
