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So he who waits on his master will be honored.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />One who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit, And one who cares for his master will be honored.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit, And he who cares for his master will be honored.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit; And he who cares for his master will be honored.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He who guards the fig tree will eat its fruit, And he who keeps <i>watch for</i> his master will be honored.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit, And he who faithfully protects <i>and</i> cares for his master will be honored.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever looks after his master will be honored.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever looks after his master will be honored. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof; And he that regardeth his master shall be honored.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Take care of a tree, and you will eat its fruit; look after your master, and you will be praised. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof; and he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Whoever takes care of a fig tree can eat its fruit, and whoever protects his master is honored.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Take care of a fig tree and you will have figs to eat. Servants who take care of their master will be honored. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever nurtures the fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever obeys his master will be honored.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will be honored. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Whoever tends the fig tree shall eat its fruit. He who looks after his master shall be honored.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He that keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit of it: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honored.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Whoever tends the fig tree shall eat its fruit. He who looks after his master shall be honored. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The keeper of a fig tree eats its fruit, "" And the preserver of his master is honored.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The keeper of a fig-tree eateth its fruit, And the preserver of his master is honoured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He guarding the fig tree shall eat its fruit: and he watching his lord shall be honored.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He that keepeth the fig tree, shall eat the fruit thereof: and he that is the keeper of his master, shall be glorified. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Whoever maintains the fig tree shall eat its fruit. And whoever is the keeper of his master shall be glorified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Those who tend a fig tree eat its fruit; so those attentive to their master will be honored. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Anyone who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and anyone who takes care of a master will be honored.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He who guards his fig tree shall eat its fruit; and he who is careful of his master shall be honored.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He that keeps a fig tree will eat of its fruit and he that is watchful of his Master will be praised.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof; And he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He that plants a fig-tree shall eat the fruits of it: so he that waits on his own master shall be honoured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/27-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=5611" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/27.htm">Do not Boast about Tomorrow</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5341.htm" title="5341: nō·ṣêr (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To watch, guard, keep. A primitive root; to guard, in a good sense Or a bad one.">Whoever tends</a> <a href="/hebrew/8384.htm" title="8384: tə·’ê·nāh (N-fs) -- Fig tree. Or t:enah; perhaps of foreign derivation; the fig.">a fig tree</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: yō·ḵal (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">will eat</a> <a href="/hebrew/6529.htm" title="6529: pir·yāh (N-msc:: 3fs) -- Fruit. From parah; fruit.">its fruit,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: wə·šō·mêr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">and he who looks after</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">his master</a> <a href="/hebrew/3513.htm" title="3513: yə·ḵub·bāḏ (V-Pual-Imperf-3ms) -- Or kabed; a primitive root; to be heavy, i.e. In a bad sense or in a good sense (in the same two senses).">will be honored.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>As water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the true man.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Matthew 25:21</a></span><br />His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">1 Corinthians 3:8</a></span><br />He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-9</a></span><br />Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. / Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Luke 12:42-44</a></span><br />And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time? / Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. / Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-1.htm">John 15:1-5</a></span><br />“I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. / You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">1 Timothy 5:17-18</a></span><br />Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. / For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-10.htm">Hebrews 6:10</a></span><br />For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23-24</a></span><br />Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">Matthew 10:40-42</a></span><br />He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me. / Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward. / And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">1 Peter 5:2-4</a></span><br />Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; / not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. / And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-6.htm">2 Timothy 2:6</a></span><br />The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-7.htm">Ephesians 6:7-8</a></span><br />Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men, / because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-7.htm">James 5:7-8</a></span><br />Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/2-15.htm">Genesis 2:15</a></span><br />Then the LORD God took the man and placed him in the Garden of Eden to cultivate and keep it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/128-2.htm">Psalm 128:2</a></span><br />For when you eat the fruit of your labor, blessings and prosperity will be yours.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Whoever keeps the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waits on his master shall be honored.</p><p class="hdg">keepeth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/8-12.htm">Song of Solomon 8:12</a></b></br> My vineyard, which <i>is</i> mine, <i>is</i> before me: thou, O Solomon, <i>must have</i> a thousand, and those that keep the fruit thereof two hundred.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/9-7.htm">1 Corinthians 9:7,13</a></b></br> 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? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-2.htm">Genesis 24:2,3</a></b></br> 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: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/39-2.htm">Genesis 39:2-5,22,23</a></b></br> And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/24-13.htm">Exodus 24:13</a></b></br> And Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua: and Moses went up into the mount of God.</p><p class="hdg">shall</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-30.htm">1 Samuel 2:30</a></b></br> Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed <i>that</i> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/123-2.htm">Psalm 123:2</a></b></br> Behold, as the eyes of servants <i>look</i> unto the hand of their masters, <i>and</i> as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes <i>wait</i> upon the LORD our God, until that he have mercy upon us.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/24-25.htm">Matthew 24:25,46</a></b></br> Behold, I have told you before… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/12-10.htm">Cares</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-27.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-25.htm">Eateth</a> <a href="/psalms/105-33.htm">Fig</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-31.htm">Fig-Tree</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-9.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-6.htm">Guardeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Guards</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-18.htm">Honored</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-27.htm">Honoured</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Keeper</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Keepeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-16.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-23.htm">Looks</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-10.htm">Master</a> <a href="/psalms/121-5.htm">Preserver</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-13.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-23.htm">Tends</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-4.htm">Tree</a> <a href="/psalms/130-6.htm">Waiteth</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-28.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ecclesiastes/5-3.htm">Cares</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-8.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-20.htm">Eateth</a> <a href="/songs/2-13.htm">Fig</a> <a href="/songs/2-13.htm">Fig-Tree</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-16.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/luke/11-21.htm">Guardeth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-7.htm">Guards</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-13.htm">Honored</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-15.htm">Honoured</a> <a href="/songs/1-6.htm">Keeper</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-7.htm">Keepeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-7.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-13.htm">Looks</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-21.htm">Master</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-10.htm">Preserver</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-27.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Tends</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-2.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/11-3.htm">Tree</a> <a href="/isaiah/64-4.htm">Waiteth</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-17.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/27-1.htm">observations of self love</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/27-5.htm">of true love</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/27-11.htm">of care to avoid offenses</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/27-23.htm">and of the household care</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In ancient Israel, fig trees were a common and valuable source of food, symbolizing prosperity and sustenance. Tending a fig tree required patience and care, as it takes time for the tree to mature and bear fruit. This reflects the biblical theme of sowing and reaping, as seen in <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-9</a>, where Paul speaks about reaping what one sows. The fig tree is also a symbol of Israel in the Bible, as seen in <a href="/hosea/9-10.htm">Hosea 9:10</a> and <a href="/jeremiah/24.htm">Jeremiah 24</a>, where the health of the fig tree often parallels the spiritual state of the nation. This phrase encourages believers to be diligent in their responsibilities, promising that such diligence will lead to personal benefit and sustenance.<p><b>and he who looks after his master will be honored</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the importance of loyalty and service. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, servants or stewards who faithfully served their masters were often rewarded with honor and sometimes even elevated to positions of greater responsibility, as seen in the story of Joseph in <a href="/genesis/39.htm">Genesis 39-41</a>. This principle is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus teaches about faithful service in parables such as the Parable of the Talents (<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a>). The concept of honoring one's master can also be seen as a type of Christ, where believers are called to serve Christ faithfully, with the promise of eternal reward and honor in His kingdom (<a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23-24</a>). This phrase encourages believers to serve with integrity and loyalty, trusting that God will honor their faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/f/fig_tree.htm">Fig Tree</a></b><br>In ancient Israel, fig trees were common and valued for their fruit. They required careful tending and represented prosperity and sustenance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/servant/master_relationship.htm">Servant/Master Relationship</a></b><br>This relationship is central to the verse, highlighting the importance of loyalty and diligence in service.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/agricultural_imagery.htm">Agricultural Imagery</a></b><br>The use of agricultural metaphors is prevalent in Proverbs, illustrating spiritual truths through everyday life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/diligence_in_work.htm">Diligence in Work</a></b><br>Just as tending a fig tree requires consistent effort, our work and responsibilities demand diligence. Faithful stewardship leads to reward.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_in_service.htm">Loyalty in Service</a></b><br>The verse underscores the value of loyalty to those we serve. Honoring our commitments reflects our integrity and brings honor in return.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_growth.htm">Spiritual Growth</a></b><br>Tending to our spiritual lives, like a fig tree, requires regular care and attention. Spiritual disciplines yield the fruit of maturity and wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reward_for_faithfulness.htm">Reward for Faithfulness</a></b><br>God honors those who are faithful in their duties, whether in secular work or spiritual service. Our efforts are not in vain when done unto the Lord.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_relationships.htm">Community and Relationships</a></b><br>The principle of tending and reaping applies to relationships. Investing time and care in others leads to fruitful and honoring relationships.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_foods_are_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">What foods are mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_mental_illness.htm">What does the Bible say about mental illness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'heartily_as_unto_the_lord'_mean.htm">What does 'Even a Child is Known by His Deeds' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_often_should_we_forgive_others.htm">What does the Bible say about true friendship?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) <span class= "bld">Whoso keepeth the fig-tree--</span><span class= "ital">i.e., </span>tends it carefully year after year, "shall eat the fruit thereof" when it has come to perfection.<p><span class= "bld">So he that waiteth on his master--</span><span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, attends to him, observes and follows out his wishes, "shall be honoured" for his good service. (Comp. <a href="/matthew/25-21.htm" title="His lord said to him, Well done, you good and faithful servant: you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter you into the joy of your lord.">Matthew 25:21</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof.</span> He who watches, tends, and cultivates the fig tree will in due time have the reward of his labour in eating its fruit. The abundance of the produce of this tree makes it a good figure of the reward of faithful service. Septuagint, "He that planteth a fig tree shall eat the fruits thereof" (<a href="/2_timothy/2-6.htm">2 Timothy 2:6</a>). So he that waiteth on his maser shall be honoured. He who pays attention, has loving regard to his master, shall meet with honour as his reward at his master's hands, and also from all who become acquainted with his merits. The gnome may well be applied to the case of those who do true and laudable service to their heavenly Master, and she shall one day hear from his lips the gracious word, "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" (<a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Matthew 25:21</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/27-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Whoever tends</span><br /><span class="heb">נֹצֵ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(nō·ṣêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5341.htm">Strong's 5341: </a> </span><span class="str2">To watch, guard, keep</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a fig tree</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּ֭אֵנָה</span> <span class="translit">(tə·’ê·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8384.htm">Strong's 8384: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of foreign derivation, the fig</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will eat</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹאכַ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(yō·ḵal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> </span><span class="str2">To eat</span><br /><br /><span class="word">its fruit,</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּרְיָ֑הּ</span> <span class="translit">(pir·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6529.htm">Strong's 6529: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fruit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and he who looks after</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשֹׁמֵ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šō·mêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his master</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנָ֣יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sovereign, controller</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be honored.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְכֻבָּֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḵub·bāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3513.htm">Strong's 3513: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/27-18.htm">Proverbs 27:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/27-18.htm">Proverbs 27:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/27-18.htm">Proverbs 27:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/27-18.htm">Proverbs 27:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/27-18.htm">Proverbs 27:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/27-18.htm">Proverbs 27:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/27-18.htm">Proverbs 27:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/27-18.htm">Proverbs 27:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/27-18.htm">Proverbs 27:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/27-18.htm">Proverbs 27:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/27-18.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 27:18 Whoever tends the fig tree shall eat (Prov. 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