Proverbs 27:18

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Summary

Proverbs 27:18

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

Keepeth

Song of Songs 8:12

1 Corinthians 9:7

So

Shall be

1 Peter 2:18

Bible References

Keepeth

I have my own vineyard.

The 1,000 are for you, Solomon,
but 200 for those who guard its fruits.

Who ever goes to war at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its fruit? Or who shepherds a flock and does not drink the milk from the flock?

So

A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son
and share an inheritance among brothers.

Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will stand in the presence of kings.
He will not stand in the presence of unknown men.

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Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his household who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh,

The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master.

So Moses arose with his assistant Joshua and went up the mountain of God.

But Jehoshaphat said, “Isn’t there a prophet of the Lord here? Let’s inquire of Yahweh through him.”

One of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat, who used to pour water on Elijah’s hands, is here.”

Aram had gone on raids and brought back from the land of Israel a young girl who served Naaman’s wife.

But it must not be like that among you. On the contrary, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

When the angel who spoke to him had gone, he called two of his household slaves and a devout soldier, who was one of those who attended him.

Slaves, obey your human masters in everything. Don’t work only while being watched, in order to please men, but work wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord.

Shall be

“Therefore, this is the declaration of the Lord, the God of Israel:

‘Although I said
your family and your ancestral house
would walk before Me forever,
the Lord now says, “No longer!”
I will honor those who honor Me,
but those who despise Me will be disgraced.

Like a servant’s eyes on his master’s hand,
like a servant girl’s eyes on her mistress’s hand,
so our eyes are on the Lord our God
until He shows us favor.

Take note: I have told you in advance.

“His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master’s joy!’

Those slaves the master will find alert when he comes will be blessed. I assure you: He will get ready, have them recline at the table, then come and serve them.

If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me. Where I am, there My servant also will be. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.

Household slaves, submit with all fear to your masters, not only to the good and gentle but also to the cruel.