Daniel 6:3
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3 Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, (A)because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm.
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Daniel 5:12
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12 Inasmuch as an excellent spirit, knowledge, understanding, interpreting dreams, solving riddles, and [a]explaining enigmas were found in this Daniel, (A)whom the king named Belteshazzar, now let Daniel be called, and he will give the interpretation.”
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- Daniel 5:12 Lit. untying knots
Daniel 5:14
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14 I have heard of you, that (A)the [a]Spirit of God is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.
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- Daniel 5:14 Or spirit of the gods
Esther 10:3
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3 For Mordecai the Jew was (A)second to King Ahasuerus, and was great among the Jews and well received by the multitude of his brethren, (B)seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his [a]countrymen.
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- Esther 10:3 Lit. seed. LXX, Vg. add a dream of Mordecai here; Vg. adds six more chapters
Genesis 41:38-41
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38 And Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find such a one as this, a man (A)in whom is the Spirit of God?”
39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Inasmuch as God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning and wise as you. 40 (B)You shall be [a]over my house, and all my people shall be ruled according to your word; only in regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” 41 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “See, I have (C)set you over all the land of Egypt.”
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- Genesis 41:40 In charge of
Daniel 9:23
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23 At the beginning of your supplications the [a]command went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are greatly (A)beloved; therefore (B)consider the matter, and understand the vision:
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- Daniel 9:23 Lit. word
Ecclesiastes 2:13
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13 Then I saw that wisdom (A)excels folly
As light excels darkness.
Proverbs 22:29
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29 Do you see a man who [a]excels in his work?
He will stand before kings;
He will not stand before [b]unknown men.
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- Proverbs 22:29 is prompt in his business
- Proverbs 22:29 obscure
Proverbs 17:27
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27 (A)He who has knowledge spares his words,
And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.
Nehemiah 7:2
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2 that I gave the charge of Jerusalem to my brother (A)Hanani, and Hananiah the leader (B)of the [a]citadel, for he was a faithful man and (C)feared God more than many.
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- Nehemiah 7:2 palace
Proverbs 3:3-4
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3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you;
(A)Bind them around your neck,
(B)Write them on the tablet of your heart,
4 (C)And so find favor and [a]high esteem
In the sight of God and man.
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- Proverbs 3:4 Lit. good understanding
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