Proverbs 22:29

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

Cross-references

Proverbs 12:24 says diligent hands will rule, echoing 22:29's promise that skilled workers serve kings — both reward effort with authority.

Proverbs 10:4 links diligence to wealth, similar to how skill leads to honor in 22:29 — both commend hard work.

Proverbs 27:18 links serving a master to honor, echoing how diligence leads to standing before kings.

1 Kings 11:28 shows Jeroboam's industriousness leading to a royal appointment, illustrating 22:29's principle of skill bringing one before kings.

Matthew 25:21 rewards faithful service with authority, paralleling 22:29's principle that skilled work leads to serving before kings.

Matthew 25:23 repeats the same commendation for the faithful servant, reinforcing that diligence leads to promotion — akin to 22:29.

Genesis 39:4 shows Joseph's diligence leading to promotion as overseer over Potiphar's house—a direct illustration of skill bringing one before high officials.

Genesis 41:40 has Pharaoh placing Joseph over his house, a fulfillment of the diligent standing before a king.

Genesis 41:41 repeats Joseph's elevation over Egypt, reinforcing how diligence leads to royal favor.

Genesis 41:46 explicitly says Joseph stood before Pharaoh, the exact outcome promised to the diligent worker.

In 1 Samuel 16:21, David's skill brings him into Saul's service, embodying the proverb's promise of standing before kings.

Daniel 1:19 Parallel

Daniel 1:19 shows them standing before the king after examination, a perfect example of skill leading to royal presence.

Ruth 2:7 Parallel

Ruth 2:7 depicts Ruth's continuous gleaning, demonstrating diligence that leads to favor with Boaz—similar to the proverb's pattern of reward.

Romans 12:11 exhorts zeal in serving the Lord, aligning with 22:29's commendation of skilled work, though applied to spiritual service.