Proverbs 27:18

Proverbs 27:18 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.
• New International Version (NIV)The one who guards a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever protects their master will be honored.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who guards his master will be honored.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Whoever keeps the fig tree will eat its fruit; So he who waits on his master will be honored.

Context of Proverbs 27:18

16the one who controls her controls the wind and grasps oil with his right hand. 17Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens another. Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever looks after his master will be honored. 19As water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the person. 20Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied, and people’s eyes are never satisfied.

Proverbs 27:18 word by word

נֹצֵ֣ר תְּ֭אֵנָה יֹאכַ֣ל פִּרְיָ֑הּ וְשֹׁמֵ֖ר אֲדֹנָ֣יו יְכֻבָּֽד׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Whoso keepethנָצַרnâtsar · to watchH5341
• the fig treeתְּאֵנָהte'ên te'ênâh · figH8384
• shall eatאָכַל'âkal · to eatH398
• the fruitפְּרִיperîy · fruitH6529
• thereof: so he that waitethשָׁמַרshâmar · to keep: guardH8104
• on his masterאָדוֹן'âdôn 'âdôn · lordH113
• shall be honouredכָּבֵדkâbad kâbêd · to honor: honourH3513

Cross-references for Proverbs 27:18

• 1 Corinthians 9:7Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its fruit? Or who shepherds a flock and does not drink the milk from the flock?
• Genesis 24:2Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his household who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh,
• Genesis 39:2The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master.
• Exodus 24:13So Moses arose with his assistant Joshua and went up the mountain of God.
• 2 Kings 3:11But Jehoshaphat said, “Isn’t there a prophet of the Lord here? Let’s inquire of the Lord through him.” One of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat, who used to pour water on Elijah’s hands, is here.”
• 2 Kings 5:2Aram had gone on raids and brought back from the land of Israel a young girl who served Naaman’s wife.
• Mark 10:43But it is not so among you. On the contrary, whoever wants to become great among you will be your servant,
• Acts 10:7When the angel who spoke to him had gone, he called two of his household servants and a devout soldier, who was one of those who attended him.
• Colossians 3:22Slaves, obey your human masters in everything. Don’t work only while being watched, as people-pleasers, but work wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord.
• 1 Samuel 2:30“Therefore, this is the declaration of the Lord, the God of Israel: ‘I did say that your family and your forefather’s family would walk before me forever. But now,’ this is the Lord’s declaration, ‘no longer! For those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me will be disgraced.
• Psalms 123:2Like a servant’s eyes on his master’s hand, like a servant girl’s eyes on her mistress’s hand, so our eyes are on the Lord our God until he shows us favor.
• Matthew 24:25Take note: I have told you in advance.
• Matthew 25:21“His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master’s joy.’
• Luke 12:37Blessed will be those servants the master finds alert when he comes. Truly I tell you, he will get ready, have them recline at the table, then come and serve them.
• John 12:26If anyone serves me, he must follow me. Where I am, there my servant also will be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
• 1 Peter 2:18Household slaves, submit to your masters with all reverence not only to the good and gentle ones but also to the cruel.

Commentaries on Proverbs 27:18

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 18Waiteth - literally, “keepeth,” “observeth.” As the fig tree requires constant care but yields abundant crops, so the ministrations of a faithful servant will not be without their due reward. Compare 2 Timothy 2:6.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 18Verse 18 Though a calling be laborious and despised, yet those who keep to it, will find there is something to be got by it. God is a Master who has engaged to honour those who serve him faithfully.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 18An employer values loyal workers who safeguard the employer’s interests. Smart employers offer incentives for loyalty, like letting workers enjoy the benefits of their labor (see Deuteronomy 25:4; 1 Corinthians 9:7–10; 1 Timothy 5:17–18).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1818. Diligence secures a reward, even for the humble servant.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 27:18

• Servant

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Commentaries on Proverbs 27

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings