Proverbs 27:18 ESV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 27:18

This is designed to encourage diligence, faithfulness, and constancy, even in mean employments. Though the calling be laborious and despicable, yet those who keep to it will find there is something to be got by it. 1. Let not a poor gardener, who keeps the fig-tree, be discouraged; though it require constant care and attendance to nurse up fig-trees, and, when they have grown to maturity, to keep them in good order, and gather the figs in their season, yet he shall be paid for his pains: He... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible 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 שמר "qui custodit",... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:2-21

The praise of man How far we should go in praising others, and in what spirit we should accept their praise, is a matter of no small importance in the conduct of life. I. THE DUTY OF PRAISING OTHERS . "Let another man praise thee" can hardly be said to be imperative so far as he is concerned. But it suggests the propriety of another man speaking in words of commendation. And the duty of praising those who have done well is a much-forgotten and neglected virtue. I. It is the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:5-19

Four services of friendship (And see homily on "Friendship," Proverbs 13:20 .) We have suggested in the nineteenth verse two conditions of friendship: There can be no true friendship where one heart does not answer to another as the face reflected from a mirror answers to that which is before it. Men must be like minded in their principles and sympathies; and they must be sensitive enough to feel with one another and to give back the thoughts which are expressed by one or the other,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:17-22

Wisdom for self and for others I. THE BENEFIT OF INTELLIGENT SOCIETY . ( Proverbs 27:17 , Proverbs 27:19 .) 1 . The collision of mind with mind elicits truth , strikes out flashes of new perception . A man may grow wiser by an hour's discourse than by a day's meditation. "Speech is like embroidered cloth opened and put abroad," said the mistochs to the King of Persia. In the collision of minds the man brings his own thoughts to light, and whets his wits against a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:18

Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof. He who watches, tends, and cultivates the fig tree will in due time have the reward of his labour in eating its fruit. The abundance of the produce of this tree makes it a good figure of the reward of faithful service. Septuagint, "He that planteth a fig tree shall eat the fruits thereof" ( 2 Timothy 2:6 ). So he that waiteth on his maser shall be honoured. He who pays attention, has loving regard to his master, shall meet with honour... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:18

This reward of faithful service This is a question which very intimately and importantly concerns us; for— I. SERVICE CONSTITUTES THE GREATER PART OF HUMAN LIFE . We have to consider how large a proportion of our race is formally and regularly engaged in service as the occupation of their life . When we have counted domestic servants, agricultural labourers, and all orders of "workmen;" and when we have included all those who, in the press, or the pulpit, or the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 27:18

Proverbs 27:18. Whoso keepeth the fig-tree That is, looks after it, and preserves it from suffering by drought, by vermin, or by wild beasts, &c.; shall eat the fruit thereof Shall partake of its pleasant fruit in due time; so he that waiteth on his master That serves him faithfully, prudently, and diligently; shall be honoured Shall receive that respect and recompense which he deserves. He mentions the fig-tree, because such trees abounded in Canaan, and were valued and regarded... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 27:1-27

The valuable things of life (27:1-27)Over-confidence, self-praise, stupidity and jealousy must all be avoided (27:1-4). True friends will show the inner love they have for each other by being open and honest with each other. Over-pleasantness may be a sign of a deceitful heart (5-6). Those with many possessions do not find contentment; the poor are more than satisfied if they can get what the rich throw away (7). Among the most priceless of possessions are a happy home and faithful friends... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 27:18

that waiteth . . . honoured. Illustrations: Deborah (Genesis 35:8 ); Joseph (Genesis 39:2-6 , Genesis 39:22 , Genesis 39:23 ); Elisha (2 Kings 3:11 ); Centurion's servant (Luke 7:8 ); disciples (Luke 12:37 ); soldier (Acts 10:7 ). read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 27:18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 27:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:2-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:5-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:17-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 27:18

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 27:1-27

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 27:18

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