Proverbs 27:18 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. ”

Proverbs 27:18 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Waiteth - literally, “keepeth,” “observeth.” As the fig tree requires constant care but yields abundant crops, so the ministrations of a faithful servant will not be without their due reward. Com...
Proverbs 27:18 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

A collection of aphorisms on various subjects. Proverbs 27:3 . cf. Sir_22:14 f. The comparison suggests that vexation is out of place. It is the fool that is a bore, not his anger. Proverb...
Proverbs 27:18 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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...
Proverbs 27:18 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.
Proverbs 27:18 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. Whoso keepeth the fig tree (from injury or theft) shall eat the fruit thereof; so he...
Proverbs 27:18 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Sundry Observations. Agriculture 4. Envy] a husband's jealousy is meant ( Song of Solomon 8:6 ). 5, 6. Men 'hide' (RV) love when they refrain from telling a friend his faults. An enemy will be...
Proverbs 27:18 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Whoso keepeth the fig-tree — i.e., tends it carefully year after year, “shall eat the fruit thereof” when it has come to perfection. So he that waiteth on his master — i.e. , attends to him,...
Proverbs 27:18 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER 28 LIVING DAY BY DAY "Boast not thyself of to-morrow, for thou knowest not what a day will bring forth."- Proverbs 27:1 "The grave and destruction are never satisfied; and the eyes of...
Proverbs 27:18 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

“Hearty Counsel” Proverbs 27:1-22 The keyword in this paragraph is friends , Proverbs 27:6 ; Proverbs 27:9-10 ; Proverbs 27:14 ; Proverbs 27:17 ; Proverbs 19:1-29 . Friends, according to...
Proverbs 27:18 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Verse Proverbs 27:5 . This proverb takes for granted the need for rebuke, and by 'love that is hidden" is meant a love which fails to rebuke. Verse Proverbs 27:14 . There is nothing more calculate...
Proverbs 27:18 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me. A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. Take his garment th...
Proverbs 27:18 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

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 a...
Proverbs 27:18 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. Ver. 18. Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat, &c. ] Of the continually renewed frui...
Proverbs 27:18 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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 fr...
Proverbs 27:18 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

HERE THE SUBJECT matter is completely changed. No longer is the outside opposition of the enemy found, but any dangers now considered are those arising from the state of our own hearts. This third...
Proverbs 27:18 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

18 Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. This is designed to encourage diligence, faithfulness, and constancy, e...
Proverbs 27:18 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He mentions the fig tree, because they abounded in Canaan, and were more valued and regarded than other trees. He that waiteth on his master, that serves him faithfully, prudently, and diligently,...
Proverbs 27:18 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 27:18 THE REWARD OF SERVICE I. The reward of the servant of nature . The fig-tree may here be taken as typical of all that the earth produces for the sustenance of...
Proverbs 27:18 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Proverbs 27:1 . Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. Let us never boast of future days and years, or what we mean to do when we come to any age, or wha...
Proverbs 27:18 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 27:2 . Let another man praise thee. A man is sometimes compelled to speak of himself. But modesty often prefers speaking in the third person; as St. John, who says, “that disciple whom Je...
Proverbs 27:18 - The Biblical Illustrator

So he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. The way to honour If a man in Palestine carefully watched his fig-tree, and kept it in proper condition, he was sure to be abundantly rewarde...
Proverbs 27:18 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Proverbs 27:1-20 These verses are grouped in pairs, each two being connected in subject. Proverbs 27:1 Boast not thyself of tomorrow. He boasts himself ( Proverbs 25:14 )...
Proverbs 27:18 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Wisdom and Humility Go Hand in Hand
Proverbs 27:18 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 9:13 ; 1 Corinthians 9:7 ; 1 Peter 2:18 ; 1 Peter 2:21 ; 1 Samuel 2:30 ; 2 Kings 3:11 ; 2 Kings 5:2 ; 2 Kings 5:25 ; 2 Kings 5:27 ; 2 Kings 5:3 ; Acts 10:7 ; Colossians 3:22...
Proverbs 27:18 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Making the Most of Life Proverbs 27:1-27 INTRODUCTORY WORDS God has given to each of us a life freighted with many privileges and with many opportunities. There is a little verse in the New Te...
Proverbs 27:18 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

So he — That serves him faithfully, prudently, and diligently.

Proverbs 27:18 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Proverbs 27:18 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 27:18 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Proverbs 27:18 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Proverbs 27:18 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 27:18 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 27:18 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Proverbs 27:18 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Proverbs 27:18 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Proverbs 27:18 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 27:18 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Proverbs 27:18 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Proverbs 27:18 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Proverbs 27:18 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 27:18 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 27:18 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Proverbs 27:18 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 27:18 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Proverbs 27:18 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Proverbs 27:18 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 27:18 - The Biblical Illustrator

Proverbs 27:18 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Proverbs 27:18 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Proverbs 27:18 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Proverbs 27:18 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Proverbs 27:18 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes