Proverbes 27:18

18 Celui qui soigne un figuier en mangera le fruit, Et celui qui garde son maître sera honoré.

Proverbes 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.

Proverbes 27:18 In-Context

16 Celui qui la retient retient le vent, Et sa main saisit de l'huile.

17 Comme le fer aiguise le fer, Ainsi un homme excite la colère d'un homme.

18 Celui qui soigne un figuier en mangera le fruit, Et celui qui garde son maître sera honoré.

19 Comme dans l'eau le visage répond au visage, Ainsi le coeur de l'homme répond au coeur de l'homme.

20 Le séjour des morts et l'abîme sont insatiables; De même les yeux de l'homme sont insatiables.