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

16Whoever hides her hides the wind or grasps oil with his right hand. 17As iron sharpens iron, so a person sharpens his friend. The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will be honored. 19As in water the face is reflected as a face, so a person’s heart reflects the person. 20As Death and Destruction are never satisfied, so the eyes of a person 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 ever serves in the army at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not consume its milk?
• Genesis 24:2Abraham said to his servant, the senior one in his household who was in charge of everything he had, “Put your hand under my thigh
• Genesis 39:2The Lord was with Joseph. He was successful and lived in the household of his Egyptian master.
• Exodus 24:13So Moses set out with Joshua his attendant, and Moses went up the mountain of God.
• 2 Kings 3:11Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the Lord here that we might seek the Lord’s direction?” One of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shapat is here; he used to be Elijah’s servant.”
• 2 Kings 5:2Raiding parties went out from Syria and took captive from the land of Israel a young girl, who became a servant to Naaman’s wife.
• Mark 10:43But it is not this way among you. Instead whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant,
• Acts 10:7When the angel who had spoken to him departed, Cornelius called two of his personal servants and a devout soldier from among those who served him,
• Colossians 3:22Slaves, obey your earthly masters in every respect, not only when they are watching – like those who are strictly people-pleasers – but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.
• 1 Samuel 2:30Therefore the Lord, the God of Israel, says, ‘I really did say that your house and your ancestor’s house would serve me forever.’ But now the Lord says, ‘May it never be! For I will honor those who honor me, but those who despise me will be cursed!
• Psalms 123:2Look, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female servant look to the hand of her mistress, so my eyes will look to the Lord, our God, until he shows us favor.
• Matthew 24:25Remember, I have told you ahead of time.
• Matthew 25:21His master answered, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful in a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master.’
• Luke 12:37Blessed are those slaves whom their master finds alert when he returns! I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, have them take their place at the table, and will come and wait on them!
• John 12:26If anyone wants to serve me, he must follow me, and where I am, my servant will be too. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
• 1 Peter 2:18Slaves, be subject to your masters with all reverence, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are perverse.

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