Proverbs 27:18

The one who tends a fig tree ¹  will eat its fruit, ²  and whoever takes care of ³  his master will be honored.

biblegateway Pro 27:18

He who tends a fig-tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honoured.

biblegateway Pro 27:18

He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit, And he who cares for his master will be honored.

biblegateway Pro 27:18

Workers who tend a fig tree are allowed to eat its fruit. In the same way, workers who protect their employer’s interests will be rewarded.

biblegateway Pro 27:18

If you care for your orchard, you'll enjoy its fruit; if you honor your boss, you'll be honored.

SABDAweb Pro 27:18

Whoever keeps a fig-tree will have its fruit; and the servant waiting on his master will be honoured.

bibleoremus Pro 27:18

Anyone who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and anyone who takes care of a master will be honored.

biblegateway Pro 27:18

Whoever keeps the fig tree will eat its fruit; So he who waits on his master will be honored.

biblegateway Pro 27:18

The one who tends a fig tree ¹  will eat its fruit, ²  and whoever takes care of ³  his master will be honored.

¹ sn Tending fig trees requires closer attention than other plants; so the point here would be the diligent care that is required.

² sn The principle is established in the first line with the emblem: Those who faithfully serve will be rewarded in kind. The second half of the proverb makes the point from this illustration.

³ sn The Hebrew participle translated “takes care of” (שֹׁמֵר, shomer) describes a careful watching over or looking after, a meticulous service, anticipating the needs and safeguarding the charge. Such a servant need not worry about his efforts going unrecognized and unrewarded (e.g., Prov 22:29; 2 Tim 2:6, 15).