Proverbs 27:18

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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  • 1 Cor 9:7 : 7 Who goes to war at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not drink of the milk of the flock?
  • Song 8:12 : 12 My vineyard, which is mine, is before me: you, O Solomon, must have a thousand, and those that keep its fruit two hundred.
  • Luke 12:43-44 : 43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he comes shall find so doing. 44 Truly I say to you, that he will make him ruler over all that he has.
  • Prov 22:29 : 29 Do you see a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before obscure men.
  • 1 Cor 3:8 : 8 Now he that plants and he that waters are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.
  • 2 Tim 2:6 : 6 The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops.
  • 1 Pet 2:18 : 18 Servants, be submissive to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh.
  • 1 Pet 2:21 : 21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:
  • 1 Cor 9:13 : 13 Do you not know that those who minister the holy things eat of the things of the temple, and those who serve at the altar partake of the offerings of the altar?
  • Col 3:22 : 22 Servants, obey in all things your earthly masters, not with eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing God.
  • Luke 19:17 : 17 And he said to him, Well done, good servant; because you were faithful in very little, have authority over ten cities.
  • John 12:26 : 26 If anyone serves me, let him follow me; and where I am, there my servant will be also. If anyone serves me, my Father will honor him.
  • Acts 10:7 : 7 And when the angel who spoke to Cornelius had departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier who waited on him continually;
  • Matt 24:25 : 25 Behold, I have told you beforehand.
  • Matt 24:46 : 46 Blessed is that servant whom his master, when he comes, will find so doing.
  • Matt 25:21-22 : 21 His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things; enter into the joy of your lord. 22 He also who had received two talents came and said, Lord, you delivered to me two talents; look, I have gained two more talents besides them.
  • Mark 10:43 : 43 But it shall not be so among you: but whoever desires to be great among you shall be your servant:
  • Luke 12:37 : 37 Blessed are those servants, whom the master when he comes shall find watching: truly I say to you, that he shall gird himself, and make them sit down to eat, and will come forth and serve them.
  • Gen 24:2-3 : 2 And Abraham said to his oldest servant of his house, who ruled over all that he had, "Please, put your hand under my thigh, 3 and I will make you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell.
  • Gen 39:2-5 : 2 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. 3 And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did prosper in his hands. 4 And Joseph found favor in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his care. 5 And from the time that he made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, 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.
  • Gen 39:22-23 : 22 And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's care all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatever they did there, he was the doer of it. 23 The keeper of the prison did not concern himself with anything that was under Joseph's care; because the LORD was with him, and that which he did, the LORD made it prosper.
  • Exod 24:13 : 13 And Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua: and Moses went up into the mountain of God.
  • 1 Sam 2:30 : 30 Therefore the LORD God of Israel says, I did indeed say that your house, and the house of your father, should walk before me forever: but now the LORD says, Be it far from me; for those who honor me I will honor, and those who despise me shall be lightly esteemed.
  • 2 Kgs 3:11 : 11 But Jehoshaphat said, "Is there not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may inquire of the LORD by him?" And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, "Here is Elisha the son of Shaphat, who poured water on the hands of Elijah."
  • 2 Kgs 5:2-3 : 2 And the Syrians had gone out in bands, and had taken captive from the land of Israel a little maid; and she served Naaman's wife. 3 And she said to her mistress, If only my lord were with the prophet who is in Samaria! For he would heal him of his leprosy.
  • 2 Kgs 5:25 : 25 But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said to him, Where have you been, Gehazi? And he said, Your servant went nowhere.
  • 2 Kgs 5:27 : 27 Therefore the leprosy of Naaman shall cling to you, and to your descendants forever. And he went out from his presence a leper as white as snow.
  • Ps 123:2 : 2 Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the LORD our God, until he has mercy upon us.
  • Prov 17:2 : 2 A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, and will share the inheritance among the brethren.

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    10And the trees said to the fig tree, You come and reign over us.

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  • Luke 17:7-8
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    6The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops.

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    8And he answered and said to him, Lord, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it:

    9And if it bears fruit, well: and if not, then after that you shall cut it down.

  • Luke 6:44
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    44For every tree is known by its own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor from a bramble bush do they gather grapes.

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    14A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him.

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    30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

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    19As in water face reflects face, so the heart of man mirrors man.

  • Luke 12:43-44
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    43Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he comes shall find so doing.

    44Truly I say to you, that he will make him ruler over all that he has.

  • Luke 12:37
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    37Blessed are those servants, whom the master when he comes shall find watching: truly I say to you, that he shall gird himself, and make them sit down to eat, and will come forth and serve them.

  • Deut 20:6
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    6And what man is he who has planted a vineyard and has not yet eaten of it? let him also go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man eat of it.

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    2A man shall eat well by the fruit of his mouth, but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.

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    9He who is despised and has a servant is better than he who honors himself and lacks bread.

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    29And he spoke to them a parable: Behold the fig tree and all the trees;

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    29Do you see a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before obscure men.

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    19He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who follows vain persons shall have poverty enough.

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    20A man's stomach will be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; he will be filled with the produce of his lips.

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    13As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

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    3He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not wither, and whatever he does shall prosper.

  • Job 15:33
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    33He shall shake off his unripe grape as the vine, and cast off his flower as the olive.

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    24The hand of the diligent will rule, but the lazy will be put to forced labor.

  • Prov 3:18
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    18She is a tree of life to those who lay hold upon her: and happy is everyone who retains her.

  • Ps 37:34
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    34Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.

  • Matt 7:17
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    17Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.

  • Prov 8:34
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    34Blessed is the one who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.

  • 1 Cor 9:7
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    11He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, but he who follows vain persons is void of understanding.

  • Prov 13:12
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    12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.

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    20He who deals wisely in a matter will find good, and whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.

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  • Isa 18:5
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    5For before the harvest, when the bud is perfect, and the sour grape is ripening in the flower, he shall both cut off the sprigs with pruning hooks, and take away and cut down the branches.

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    4Behold, thus shall the man be blessed who fears the LORD.