Proverbs 22:29
The Scripture
(29) Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Proverbs Chapter 22 the author stresses the importance of giving to the poor and the wicked, showing that a generous heart leads to blessing. He also warns that the fear of the Lord brings wisdom and that the wicked are not truly safe.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 10:4Proverbs 12:24I Kings 11:28Ecclesiastes 9:10Matthew 25:21Matthew 25:23Romans 12:11II Timothy 4:2
Related verses (shared words)
Numbers 30:4Numbers 30:7Numbers 30:11Psalms 38:11Daniel 11:16Nahum 2:8