Translations
Modern
Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored.
Traditional
Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.
Literal
One keeping watch over a fig tree will eat its fruit, and the one guarding his master will be honored.
Latin
Qui servat ficum comedet fructus ejus, et qui custos est domini sui glorificabitur.
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored.
Notes
An employer values loyal workers who safeguard the employer’s interests. Smart employers offer incentives for loyalty, like letting workers enjoy the benefits of their labor (see Deuteronomy 25:4; 1 Corinthians 9:7–10; 1 Timothy 5:17–18).
Parallels
Glossary
Topics
Servant: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Servants: when Good: To be Honored