Proverbs 22:29

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

You have seen a person skilled in his work– he will take his position before kings; he will not take his position before obscure people.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 10:4 : 4 The one who is lazy becomes poor, but the one who works diligently becomes wealthy.
  • Gen 41:46 : 46 Now Joseph was 30 years old when he began serving Pharaoh king of Egypt. Joseph was commissioned by Pharaoh and was in charge of all the land of Egypt.
  • 1 Kgs 10:8 : 8 Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy!
  • 1 Kgs 11:28 : 28 Jeroboam was a talented man; when Solomon saw that the young man was an accomplished worker, he made him the leader of the work crew from the tribe of Joseph.
  • Prov 12:24 : 24 The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor.
  • Eccl 9:10 : 10 Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, because there is neither work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave, the place where you will eventually go.
  • Matt 25:21 : 21 His master answered,‘Well done, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful in 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 answered,‘Well done, good and faithful slave! 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 Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord.
  • 2 Tim 4:2 : 2 Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete patience and instruction.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 25:6-7
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    6Do not honor yourself before the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;

    7for it is better for him to say to you,“Come up here,” than to put you lower before a prince, whom your eyes have seen.

  • Prov 22:28
    74%

    28Do not move an ancient boundary stone which was put in place by your ancestors.

  • Prov 18:16
    73%

    16A person’s gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people.

  • Prov 27:23
    73%

    23Pay careful attention to the condition of your flocks, set your mind on your herds,

  • Prov 28:19-20
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    72%

    19The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty.

    20A faithful person will have an abundance of blessings, but the one who hastens to gain riches will not go unpunished.

  • Prov 12:24
    71%

    24The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor.

  • Prov 10:4
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    4The one who is lazy becomes poor, but the one who works diligently becomes wealthy.

  • Prov 29:19-21
    3 verses
    71%

    19A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer.

    20You have seen someone who is hasty in his words– there is more hope for a fool than for him.

    21If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end.

  • Prov 12:27
    71%

    27The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent.

  • Eccl 8:2-3
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    71%

    2Obey the king’s command, because you took an oath before God to be loyal to him.

    3Do not rush out of the king’s presence in haste– do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, for he can do whatever he pleases.

  • Job 36:7
    71%

    7He does not take his eyes off the righteous; but with kings on the throne he seats the righteous and exalts them forever.

  • Eccl 5:8-9
    2 verses
    70%

    8Government Corruption If you see the extortion of the poor, or the perversion of justice and fairness in the government, do not be astonished by the matter. For the high official is watched by a higher official, and there are higher ones over them!

    9The produce of the land is seized by all of them, even the king is served by the fields.

  • Job 36:24-25
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    70%

    24Remember to extol his work, which people have praised in song.

    25All humanity has seen it; people gaze on it from afar.

  • Prov 21:22
    70%

    22A wise man went up against the city of the mighty and brought down the stronghold in which they trust.

  • Prov 29:14
    70%

    14If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.

  • Job 34:19
    70%

    19who shows no partiality to princes, and does not take note of the rich more than the poor, because all of them are the work of his hands?

  • Prov 24:27
    70%

    27Establish your work outside and get your fields ready; afterward build your house.

  • Job 22:8
    69%

    8Although you were a powerful man, owning land, an honored man living on it,

  • Prov 22:3
    69%

    3A shrewd person saw danger and hid himself, but the naive passed on by and paid for it.

  • Prov 28:22
    69%

    22The stingy person hastens after riches and does not know that poverty will overtake him.

  • Prov 21:29
    69%

    29A wicked person has put on a bold face, but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.

  • Prov 24:21
    68%

    21Fear the LORD, my child, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels,

  • Eccl 10:7
    68%

    7I have seen slaves on horseback and princes walking on foot like slaves.

  • Prov 22:1
    68%

    1A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold.

  • Prov 19:10
    68%

    10Luxury is not appropriate for a fool; how much less for a servant to rule over princes!

  • Job 3:14
    68%

    14with kings and counselors of the earth who built for themselves places now desolate,

  • Prov 21:5
    68%

    5The plans of the diligent lead only to plenty, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.

  • Prov 23:1
    68%

    1When you sit down to eat with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you,

  • Prov 29:23
    68%

    23A person’s pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor.

  • Job 22:29
    68%

    29When people are brought low and you say‘Lift them up!’ then he will save the downcast;

  • Prov 20:6
    68%

    6Many people profess their loyalty, but a faithful person– who can find?

  • Job 22:15
    68%

    15Will you keep to the old path that evil men have walked–

  • Prov 12:8-9
    2 verses
    68%

    8A person will be praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one with a bewildered mind will be despised.

    9Better is a person of humble standing who works for himself, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food.

  • Prov 27:18
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    18The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will be honored.

  • Ps 112:5
    68%

    5It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly.

  • 1 Kgs 10:8
    68%

    8Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy!

  • Isa 32:1
    68%

    1Justice and Wisdom Will Prevail Look, a king will promote fairness; officials will promote justice.

  • Prov 27:12
    68%

    12A shrewd person saw danger–he hid himself; the naive passed right on by– they had to pay for it.

  • Eccl 2:21
    68%

    21For a man may do his work with wisdom, knowledge, and skill; however, he must hand over the fruit of his labor as an inheritance to someone else who did not work for it. This also is futile, and an awful injustice!

  • Prov 3:4
    68%

    4Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people.

  • Ps 128:4
    68%

    4Yes indeed, the man who fears the LORD will be blessed in this way.

  • Isa 33:17
    68%

    17You will see a king in his splendor; you will see a wide land.