Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Pro 22:29 — Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean [men].
Phrase of Scripture   Correlating Passages TSK Help

a man   Pro 10:4; Pro 12:24; 1Ki 11:28; Ecc 9:10; Mat 25:21,23; Rom 12:11; 2Ti 4:2
he shall stand   That is, he shall have the honour of serving kings; as the phrase denotes.
mean men   Heb. obscure men.
Correlating Passages
a man
Pro 10:4 He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Pro 12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
1Ki 11:28 And the man Jeroboam [was] a mighty man of valour: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
Ecc 9:10 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.
Mat 25:21 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.
Mat 25:23 His lord said unto him, Well done, 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.
Rom 12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
2Ti 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

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Scott, Thomas. "Proverbs 22:29," The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Blue Letter Bible. 1836. 9 Jul 2004. .
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