Proverbs 27:18
“Whoso keepeth the figtree, shall eate the fruit therof: so he that waiteth on his master, shall be honoured.”
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Proverbs 27:18 Context
16Whosoeuer hideth her, hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand which be wrayeth it selfe. 17Iron sharpeneth iron: so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. 18Whoso keepeth the figtree, shall eate the fruit therof: so he that waiteth on his master, shall be honoured. 19As in water face answereth to face: so the heart of man to man. 20Hell and destruction are neuer full: so the eyes of man are neuer satisfied.
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Other Translations
Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.
- King James Version
He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit, And he who cares for his master will be honored.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof; And he that regardeth his master shall be honored.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Whoever keeps a fig-tree will have its fruit; and the servant waiting on his master will be honoured.
- Basic English Bible
Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof; and he that guardeth his master shall be honoured.
- Darby Bible
He that keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit of it: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honored.
- Webster's Bible
Whoever tends the fig tree shall eat its fruit. He who looks after his master shall be honored.
- World English Bible
The keeper of a fig-tree eateth its fruit, And the preserver of his master is honoured.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof; and he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit, And he who cares for his master will be honored.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof; And he that regardeth his master shall be honored.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Whoever keeps a fig-tree will have its fruit; and the servant waiting on his master will be honoured.
- Basic English Bible
Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof; and he that guardeth his master shall be honoured.
- Darby Bible
He that keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit of it: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honored.
- Webster's Bible
Whoever tends the fig tree shall eat its fruit. He who looks after his master shall be honored.
- World English Bible
The keeper of a fig-tree eateth its fruit, And the preserver of his master is honoured.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof; and he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 27:18
27:18 So he - That serves him faithfully, prudently, and diligently.