Proverbs 22:29

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Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before obscure people.

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  • Prov 10:4 : 4 Laziness leads to poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.
  • Gen 41:46 : 46 Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. He went out from Pharaoh’s presence and traveled throughout all the land of Egypt.
  • 1 Kgs 10:8 : 8 How happy your people must be! How blessed your officials, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom!
  • 1 Kgs 11:28 : 28 Jeroboam was a capable man, and when Solomon saw how well the young man did his work, he appointed him over all the forced labor of the house of Joseph.
  • Prov 12:24 : 24 The diligent hand will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
  • Eccl 9:10 : 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 no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
  • Matt 25:21 : 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. Enter into the joy of your master.’
  • Matt 25:23 : 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. Enter into the joy of your master.’
  • Rom 12:11 : 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord with a fervent spirit.
  • 2 Tim 4:2 : 2 Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage with great patience and teaching.

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    28Do not remove the ancient boundary stone set up by your ancestors.

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    16A person's gift opens doors for him and brings him into the presence of the great.

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    23Know well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds.

  • Prov 28:19-20
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    19Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but the one who chases worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.

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  • Prov 12:24
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  • Prov 29:19-21
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    19A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; even if he understands, he will not respond.

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  • Prov 12:27
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    27The lazy do not roast their game, but diligent people prize their possessions.

  • Eccl 8:2-3
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    2I advise you to obey the king's command and stay true to your oath made before God.

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  • Job 36:7
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    8The benefit of the land is for everyone; even a king depends on the field being cultivated.

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    24Remember to extol His work, which men have sung about.

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  • Prov 21:22
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    22A wise person ascends the city of warriors and brings down the fortress in which they trust.

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    14A king who judges the poor with truth will have his throne established forever.

  • Job 34:19
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    19God shows no partiality to princes and does not favor the rich over the poor, for they are all the work of His hands.

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    27Prepare your work outside and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.

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  • Prov 22:3
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  • Prov 28:22
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    22A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth and does not consider that poverty will come upon him.

  • Prov 21:29
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    29A wicked man hardens his face, but an upright person considers their way.

  • Prov 24:21
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    21Fear the LORD, my son, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels.

  • Eccl 10:7
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    7I have seen servants riding on horses and princes walking on foot like servants.

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  • Prov 19:10
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    10Luxury is not fitting for a fool, much less for a servant to rule over princes.

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    23A man's pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

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    8How happy your people must be! How blessed your officials, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom!

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