Proverbs 27:18

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

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Cor 9:7 : 7 Who ever serves in the army at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not consume its milk?
  • Song 8:12 : 12 My vineyard, which belongs to me, is at my disposal alone. The thousand shekels belong to you, O Solomon, and two hundred shekels belong to those who maintain it for its fruit.
  • Luke 12:43-44 : 43 Blessed is that slave whom his master finds at work when he returns. 44 I tell you the truth, the master will put him in charge of all his possessions.
  • Prov 22:29 : 29 You have seen a person skilled in his work– he will take his position before kings; he will not take his position before obscure people.
  • 1 Cor 3:8 : 8 The one who plants and the one who waters work as one, but each will receive his reward according to his work.
  • 2 Tim 2:6 : 6 The farmer who works hard ought to have the first share of the crops.
  • 1 Pet 2:18 : 18 Slaves, be subject to your masters with all reverence, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are perverse.
  • 1 Pet 2:21 : 21 For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps.
  • 1 Cor 9:13 : 13 Don’t you know that those who serve in the temple eat food from the temple, and those who serve at the altar receive a part of the offerings?
  • Col 3:22 : 22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in every respect, not only when they are watching– like those who are strictly people-pleasers– but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.
  • Luke 19:17 : 17 And the king said to him,‘Well done, good slave! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you will have authority over ten cities.’
  • John 12:26 : 26 If anyone wants to serve me, he must follow me, and where I am, my servant will be too. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
  • Acts 10:7 : 7 When the angel who had spoken to him departed, Cornelius called two of his personal servants and a devout soldier from among those who served him,
  • Matt 24:25 : 25 Remember, I have told you ahead of time.
  • Matt 24:46 : 46 Blessed is that slave whom the master finds at work when he comes.
  • Matt 25:21-22 : 21 His master answered,‘Well done, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful in a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master.’ 22 The one with the two talents also came and said,‘Sir, you entrusted two talents to me. See, I have gained two more.’
  • Mark 10:43 : 43 But it is not this way among you. Instead whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant,
  • Luke 12:37 : 37 Blessed are those slaves whom their master finds alert when he returns! I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, have them take their place at the table, and will come and wait on them!
  • Gen 24:2-3 : 2 Abraham said to his servant, the senior one in his household who was in charge of everything he had,“Put your hand under my thigh 3 so that I may make you solemnly promise by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of the earth: You must not acquire a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living.
  • Gen 39:2-5 : 2 The LORD was with Joseph. He was successful and lived in the household of his Egyptian master. 3 His master observed that the LORD was with him and that the LORD made everything he was doing successful. 4 So Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar appointed Joseph overseer of his household and put him in charge of everything he owned. 5 From the time Potiphar appointed him over his household and over all that he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s household for Joseph’s sake. The blessing of the LORD was on everything that he had, both in his house and in his fields.
  • Gen 39:22-23 : 22 The warden put all the prisoners under Joseph’s care. He was in charge of whatever they were doing. 23 The warden did not concern himself with anything that was in Joseph’s care because the LORD was with him and whatever he was doing the LORD was making successful.
  • Exod 24:13 : 13 So Moses set out with Joshua his attendant, and Moses went up the mountain of God.
  • 1 Sam 2:30 : 30 Therefore the LORD, the God of Israel, says,‘I really did say that your house and your ancestor’s house would serve me forever.’ But now the LORD says,‘May it never be! For I will honor those who honor me, but those who despise me will be cursed!
  • 2 Kgs 3:11 : 11 Jehoshaphat asked,“Is there no prophet of the LORD here that we might seek the LORD’s direction?” One of the servants of the king of Israel answered,“Elisha son of Shapat is here; he used to be Elijah’s servant.”
  • 2 Kgs 5:2-3 : 2 Raiding parties went out from Syria and took captive from the land of Israel a young girl, who became a servant to Naaman’s wife. 3 She told her mistress,“If only my master were in the presence of the prophet who is in Samaria! Then he would cure him of his skin disease.”
  • 2 Kgs 5:25 : 25 When he came and stood before his master, Elisha asked him,“Where have you been, Gehazi?” He answered,“Your servant hasn’t been anywhere.”
  • 2 Kgs 5:27 : 27 Therefore Naaman’s skin disease will afflict you and your descendants forever!” When Gehazi went out from his presence, his skin was as white as snow.
  • Ps 123:2 : 2 Look, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female servant look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes will look to the LORD, our God, until he shows us favor.
  • Prov 17:2 : 2 A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.

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  • 2 Tim 2:6
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    6The farmer who works hard ought to have the first share of the crops.

  • Luke 13:6-9
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    6Warning to Israel to Bear Fruit Then Jesus told this parable:“A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came looking for fruit on it and found none.

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    8But the worker answered him,‘Sir, leave it alone this year too, until I dig around it and put fertilizer on it.

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    19As in water the face is reflected as a face, so a person’s heart reflects the person.

  • Luke 12:43-44
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    43Blessed is that slave whom his master finds at work when he returns.

    44I tell you the truth, the master will put him in charge of all his possessions.

  • Luke 12:37
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    37Blessed are those slaves whom their master finds alert when he returns! I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, have them take their place at the table, and will come and wait on them!

  • Deut 20:6
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    6Or who among you has planted a vineyard and not benefited from it? He may go home, lest he die in battle and someone else benefit from it.

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    2You will eat what you worked so hard to grow. You will be blessed and secure.

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    2From the fruit of his speech a person eats good things, but the treacherous desire the fruit of violence.

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    2A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.

  • Prov 22:29
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    29You have seen a person skilled in his work– he will take his position before kings; he will not take his position before obscure people.

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    19The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty.

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    20From the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied, with the product of his lips he will be satisfied.

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  • Prov 25:13
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    13Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.

  • Ps 1:3
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    3He is like a tree planted by flowing streams; it yields its fruit at the proper time, and its leaves never fall off. He succeeds in everything he attempts.

  • Job 15:33
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    33Like a vine he will let his sour grapes fall, and like an olive tree he will shed his blossoms.

  • Prov 12:24
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    24The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor.

  • Prov 3:18
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    18She is like a tree of life to those who grasp onto her, and everyone who takes hold of her will be blessed.

  • Ps 37:34
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    34Rely on the LORD! Obey his commands! Then he will permit you to possess the land; you will see the demise of evil men.

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    17In the same way, every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit.

  • Prov 8:34
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    34Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching at my doors day by day, waiting beside my doorway.

  • 1 Cor 9:7
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    7Who ever serves in the army at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not consume its milk?

  • Prov 12:11
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    11The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks sense.

  • Prov 13:12
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    12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is like a tree of life.

  • Prov 16:20
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    20The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.

  • Job 7:2
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    2Like a servant longing for the evening shadow, and like a hired man looking for his wages,

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    4Yes indeed, the man who fears the LORD will be blessed in this way.