Proverbs 22:29

New International Version

Saying 6

²⁹Do you see someone skilled^(A) in their work?
They will serve^(B) before kings;^(C)
they will not serve before officials of low rank.

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Colossians 3:22-24

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²²Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. ²³Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, ²⁴since you know that you will receive an inheritance^(A) from the Lord as a reward.^(B) It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

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Proverbs 21:5

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⁵The plans of the diligent lead to profit^(A)
as surely as haste leads to poverty.

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Luke 14:28-30

New International Version

²⁸“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? ²⁹For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, ³⁰saying, ‘This person began to build and wasn’t able to finish.’

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