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Proverbs 27:18

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit, And he who cares for his master will be honored.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof; and he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof; And he that regardeth his master shall be honored.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— He that keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit of it: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honored.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof; and he that guardeth his master shall be honoured.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— He that guardeth the fig-tree, shall eat the fruit thereof, and, he that watcheth over his master, shall be honoured.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— The keeper of a fig-tree eateth its fruit, And the preserver of his master is honoured.
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— He that keepeth the fig tree, shall eat the fruit thereof: and he that is the keeper of his master, shall be glorified.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— He that keepeth the fig tree, shall eate the fruite thereof: so he that waiteth vpon his master, shall come to honour.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— Whoso keepeth the figtree, shall eate the fruit therof: so he that waiteth on his master, shall be honoured.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— He who guards his fig tree shall eat its fruit; and he who is careful of his master shall be honored.
Brenton Greek Septuagint (LXX, Restored Names)
— He that plants a fig-tree shall eat the fruits of it: so he that waits on his own master shall be honoured.
Full Hebrew Names / Holy Name KJV (2008) [2] [3]
— Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his adon shall be honoured.

Strong's Numbers & Hebrew NamesHebrew Old TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
Whoso keepeth 5341
{5341} Prime
נָצַר
natsar
{naw-tsar'}
A primitive root; to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.).
z8802
<8802> Grammar
Stem - Qal (See H8851)
Mood - Participle Active (See H8814)
Count - 5386
the fig tree 8384
{8384} Prime
תְּאֵן
t@'en
{teh-ane'}
The second form being singular and feminine; perhaps of foreign derivation; the fig (tree or fruit).
shall eat 398
{0398} Prime
אָכַל
'akal
{aw-kal'}
A primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively).
z8799
<8799> Grammar
Stem - Qal (See H8851)
Mood - Imperfect (See H8811)
Count - 19885
the fruit 6529
{6529} Prime
פְּרִי
p@riy
{per-ee'}
From H6509; fruit (literally or figuratively).
thereof: so he that waiteth 8104
{8104} Prime
שָׁמַר
shamar
{shaw-mar'}
A primitive root; properly to hedge about (as with thorns), that is, guard; generally to protect, attend to, etc.
z8802
<8802> Grammar
Stem - Qal (See H8851)
Mood - Participle Active (See H8814)
Count - 5386
on his ´áđôn אֲדוֹן 113
{0113} Prime
אָדוֹן
'adown
{aw-done'}
From an unused root (meaning to rule); sovereign, that is, controller (human or divine).
shall be honoured. 3513
{3513} Prime
כָּבַד
kabad
{kaw-bad'}
A primitive root; to be heavy, that is, in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively to make weighty (in the same two senses).
z8792
<8792> Grammar
Stem - Pual (See H8849)
Mood - Imperfect (See H8811)
Count - 93
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

Proverbs 27:18

_ _ Diligence secures a reward, even for the humble servant.

Matthew Henry's Commentary

Proverbs 27:18

_ _ This is designed to encourage diligence, faithfulness, and constancy, even in mean employments. Though the calling be laborious and despicable, yet those who keep to it will find there is something to be got by it. 1. Let not a poor gardener, who keeps the fig-tree, be discouraged; though it require constant care and attendance to nurse up fig-trees, and, when they have grown to maturity, to keep them in good order, and gather the figs in their season, yet he shall be paid for his pains: He shall eat the fruit of it, 1 Corinthians 9:7. 2. Nay, let not a poor servant think himself incapable of thriving and being preferred; for if he be diligent in waiting on his master, observant of him and obedient to him, if he keep his master (so the word is), if he do all he can for the securing of his person and reputation and take care that his estate be not wasted or damaged, such a one shall be honoured, shall not only get a good word, but be preferred and rewarded. God is a Master who has engaged to put an honour on those that serve him faithfully, John 12:26.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Proverbs 27:18

So he — That serves him faithfully, prudently, and diligently.

Geneva Bible Translation Notes

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keepeth:

Song of Songs 8:12 My vineyard, which [is] mine, [is] before me: thou, O Solomon, [must have] a thousand, and those that keep the fruit thereof two hundred.
1 Corinthians 9:7 Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?
1 Corinthians 9:13 Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live [of the things] of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar?

so:

Proverbs 17:2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
Proverbs 22:29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean [men].
Genesis 24:2-3 And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh: ... And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell:
Genesis 39:2-5 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. ... And it came to pass from the time [that] he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field.
Genesis 39:22-23 And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that [were] in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer [of it]. ... The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing [that was] under his hand; because the LORD was with him, and [that] which he did, the LORD made [it] to prosper.
Exodus 24:13 And Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua: and Moses went up into the mount of God.
2 Kings 3:11 But Jehoshaphat said, [Is there] not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may enquire of the LORD by him? And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, Here [is] Elisha the son of Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah.
2 Kings 5:2-3 And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman's wife. ... And she said unto her mistress, Would God my lord [were] with the prophet that [is] in Samaria! for he would recover him of his leprosy.
2 Kings 5:25 But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said unto him, Whence [comest thou], Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant went no whither.
2 Kings 5:27 The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a leper [as white] as snow.
Mark 10:43 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
Acts 10:7 And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;
Colossians 3:22 Servants, obey in all things [your] masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

shall be:

1 Samuel 2:30 Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed [that] thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.
Psalms 123:2 Behold, as the eyes of servants [look] unto the hand of their masters, [and] as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes [wait] upon the LORD our God, until that he have mercy upon us.
Matthew 24:25 Behold, I have told you before.
Matthew 24:46 Blessed [is] that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
Matthew 25:21-22 His lord said unto him, Well done, [thou] good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. ... He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
Luke 12:37 Blessed [are] those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.
Luke 12:43-44 Blessed [is] that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. ... Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.
John 12:26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will [my] Father honour.
1 Peter 2:18 Servants, [be] subject to [your] masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
1 Peter 2:21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
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Gn 24:2; 39:2, 22. Ex 24:13. 1S 2:30. 2K 3:11; 5:2, 25, 27. Ps 123:2. Pv 17:2; 22:29. So 8:12. Mt 24:25, 46; 25:21. Mk 10:43. Lk 12:37, 43. Jn 12:26. Ac 10:7. 1Co 9:7, 13. Col 3:22. 1P 2:18, 21.

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