The LORD was with Joseph and made him successful. He lived in the house of his Egyptian master,

Potiphar was pleased with him and made him his personal servant; so he put him in charge of his house and everything he owned.

The boy Samuel continued to grow and to gain favor both with the LORD and with people.

The way to become wise is to honor the LORD; he gives sound judgment to all who obey his commands. He is to be praised forever.

and God made Ashpenaz sympathetic to Daniel.

Jesus grew both in body and in wisdom, gaining favor with God and people.

praising God, and enjoying the good will of all the people. And every day the Lord added to their group those who were being saved.

And when you serve Christ in this way, you please God and are approved by others.

Just be determined, be confident; and make sure that you obey the whole Law that my servant Moses gave you. Do not neglect any part of it and you will succeed wherever you go.

Be sure that the book of the Law is always read in your worship. Study it day and night, and make sure that you obey everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.

The way to become wise is to honor the LORD; he gives sound judgment to all who obey his commands. He is to be praised forever.