Proverbs 22:29
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 22:29 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 22:29 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. mean...: Heb..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 22:29 — KJV
“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. mean...: Heb. obscure men”
— Proverbs 22:29 (KJV)
Proverbs 22:29 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 22:29
“And Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregation both of men and women, and all that could hear with understanding, upon the first day of the seventh month. that...: Heb. that understood in hearing”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:29: stand, before, men
“And he read therein before the street that was before the water gate from the morning until midday, before the men and the women, and those that could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive unto the book of the law. from...: Heb. from the light”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:29: stand, before, men
“But he that cometh against him shall do according to his own will, and none shall stand before him: and he shall stand in the glorious land, which by his hand shall be consumed. glorious...: or, goodly, etc.: Heb. land of ornament”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:29: stand, before, men
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:29: stand, before, heb
“But if the LORD make a new thing, and the earth open her mouth, and swallow them up, with all that appertain unto them, and they go down quick into the pit; then ye shall understand that these men have provoked the LORD. make...: Heb. create a creature”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:29: stand, men, heb
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