Proverbs 27:18

18 A person who takes good care of a fig tree will eat its fruit. And a person who looks after his master will be honored.

Proverbs 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.

Proverbs 27:18 In-Context

16 Stopping her is like trying to stop the wind. It's like trying to grab oil with your hand.

17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

18 A person who takes good care of a fig tree will eat its fruit. And a person who looks after his master will be honored.

19 When you look into water, you see a likeness of your face. When you look into your heart, you see what you are really like.

20 Death and the Grave are never satisfied. A man's eyes are never satisfied either.