Daniel 6:3
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3 Daniel soon proved himself more capable than all the other administrators and high officers. Because of Daniel’s great ability, the king made plans to place him over the entire empire.
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Daniel 6:3
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3 Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.(A)
Daniel 5:12
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12 This man Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar, has exceptional ability and is filled with divine knowledge and understanding. He can interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Call for Daniel, and he will tell you what the writing means.”
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Daniel 5:12
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12 He did this because Daniel, whom the king called Belteshazzar,(A) was found to have a keen mind and knowledge and understanding, and also the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles(B) and solve difficult problems.(C) Call for Daniel, and he will tell you what the writing means.(D)”
Daniel 5:14
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14 I have heard that you have the spirit of the gods within you and that you are filled with insight, understanding, and wisdom.
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Daniel 5:14
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14 I have heard that the spirit of the gods(A) is in you and that you have insight, intelligence and outstanding wisdom.(B)
Esther 10:3
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3 Mordecai the Jew became the prime minister, with authority next to that of King Xerxes himself. He was very great among the Jews, who held him in high esteem, because he continued to work for the good of his people and to speak up for the welfare of all their descendants.
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Esther 10:3
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3 Mordecai the Jew was second(A) in rank(B) to King Xerxes,(C) preeminent among the Jews, and held in high esteem by his many fellow Jews, because he worked for the good of his people and spoke up for the welfare of all the Jews.(D)
Genesis 41:38-41
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38 So Pharaoh asked his officials, “Can we find anyone else like this man so obviously filled with the spirit of God?” 39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has revealed the meaning of the dreams to you, clearly no one else is as intelligent or wise as you are. 40 You will be in charge of my court, and all my people will take orders from you. Only I, sitting on my throne, will have a rank higher than yours.”
41 Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I hereby put you in charge of the entire land of Egypt.”
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Genesis 41:38-41
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38 So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God[a]?”(A)
39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you,(B) there is no one so discerning and wise as you.(C) 40 You shall be in charge of my palace,(D) and all my people are to submit to your orders.(E) Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you.(F)”
Joseph in Charge of Egypt
41 So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I hereby put you in charge of the whole land of Egypt.”(G)
Footnotes
- Genesis 41:38 Or of the gods
Daniel 9:23
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23 The moment you began praying, a command was given. And now I am here to tell you what it was, for you are very precious to God. Listen carefully so that you can understand the meaning of your vision.
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Daniel 9:23
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23 As soon as you began to pray,(A) a word went out, which I have come to tell you, for you are highly esteemed.(B) Therefore, consider the word and understand the vision:(C)
Ecclesiastes 2:13
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13 I thought, “Wisdom is better than foolishness, just as light is better than darkness.
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Ecclesiastes 2:13
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Proverbs 22:29
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29 Do you see any truly competent workers?
They will serve kings
rather than working for ordinary people.
Proverbs 22:29
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Saying 6
Proverbs 17:27
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27 A truly wise person uses few words;
a person with understanding is even-tempered.
Proverbs 17:27
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Nehemiah 7:2
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2 I gave the responsibility of governing Jerusalem to my brother Hanani, along with Hananiah, the commander of the fortress, for he was a faithful man who feared God more than most.
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Nehemiah 7:2
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2 I put in charge of Jerusalem my brother Hanani,(A) along with Hananiah(B) the commander of the citadel,(C) because he was a man of integrity and feared(D) God more than most people do.
Proverbs 3:3-4
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3 Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!
Tie them around your neck as a reminder.
Write them deep within your heart.
4 Then you will find favor with both God and people,
and you will earn a good reputation.
Proverbs 3:3-4
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