Proverbs 27:18

Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 27:18

BSB

Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored.

AKJV

Whoever keeps the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waits on his master shall be honored.

CPDV

Whoever maintains the fig tree shall eat its fruit. And whoever is the keeper of his master shall be glorified.

ERV

Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof; and he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.

NHEB

Whoever tends the fig tree shall eat its fruit. He who looks after his master shall be honored.

SMT

He guarding the fig tree shall eat its fruit: and he watching his lord shall be honored.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 27:18

WhosokeepethH5341VerbthefigtreeH8384Noun FeminineshalleatH398VerbthefruitH6529Noun MasculinethereofsohethatwaitethH8104VerbonhismasterH113Noun MasculineshallbehonouredH3513Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 27:18

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 27:18

Summary

Faithful service brings reward and honor.

Event

Servant honored for faithfulness

Estimated Time Period

c. 900 BC