Proverbios 27:18

18 Como a los que cuidan de la higuera se les permite comer del fruto,
así serán recompensados los empleados que protegen los intereses de su patrón.

Proverbios 27:18 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 27:18

Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof
That takes care of a fig tree, either his own or another's, planted in his garden or vineyard; see ( Luke 13:6 ) ; who cultivates it, digs about and dungs it, and prunes it, and does everything necessary to it; when it brings forth fruit, and that is ripe and fit to eat, he eats of it, as it is but just he should; see ( 1 Corinthians 9:7 ) ; so he that waiteth on his master;
or "that keeps his master" ^F11, his person from danger, and his goods faithfully committed to his trust; or "that observes his master" ^F12, that looks to his hand, observes his motions, directions, and commands; shall be honoured;
as Joseph was in Potiphar's house, and elsewhere; and as all those are who observe the commandments of God, and are the servants of Christ; see ( 1 Samuel 2:30 ) ( John 12:26 ) .

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FOOTNOTES:

F11 (rmv) "qui custodit", Pagninus, Mercerus, Gejerus; "custodiens", Montanus; "qui custos est domini sui", V. L.
F12 "Observat", Tigurine version, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Michaelis; "observans", Cocceius, Schultens.

Proverbios 27:18 In-Context

16 Poner fin a sus quejas es como tratar de detener el viento
o de sostener algo con las manos llenas de grasa.

17 Como el hierro se afila con hierro,
así un amigo se afila con su amigo.

18 Como a los que cuidan de la higuera se les permite comer del fruto,
así serán recompensados los empleados que protegen los intereses de su patrón.

19 Así como el rostro se refleja en el agua,
el corazón refleja a la persona tal como es.

20 Así como la Muerte y la Destrucción
nunca se sacian,
el deseo del hombre nunca queda satisfecho.