Proverbs 27:18

“Diligence secures a reward, even for the humble servant.”

“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. Compare 2 Timothy 2:6. return to 'Top of Page'”

“So he - That serves him faithfully, prudently, and diligently. Proverbs 27:19”

“27:18 An employer values loyal workers who protect their employer’s interests. Wise employers give their workers incentives to be loyal, such as allowing them to eat the fruit (see Deut 25:4; 1 Cor 9:7-10; 1 Tim 5:17-18).”

“keepeth: Sol 8:12; Co1 9:7, Co1 9:13 so: Pro 17:2, Pro 22:29; Gen 24:2, Gen 24:3, Gen 39:2-5, Gen 39:22, Gen 39:23; Exo 24:13; Kg2 3:11; Kg2 5:2, Kg2 5:3, Kg2 5:25, Kg2 5:27; Mar 10:43; Act 10:7; Col 3:22 shall be: Sa1 2:30; Psa 123:2; Mat 24:25, Mat 24:46, Mat 25:21, Mat 25:22; Luk 12:37, Luk 12:43, Luk 12:44; Joh 12:26; Pe1 2:18, Pe1 2:21 Proverbs 27:19”

“The following three proverbs are connected with 17 in their similarity of form: - 18 Whosoever watcheth the fig-tree will enjoy its fruit; And he that hath regard to his master attaineth to honour. The first member is, as in Pro 27:17, only the means of contemplating the second; as faithful care of the tree has fruit for a reward, so faithful regard for one's master, honour; נצר is used as at Isa 27:3, שׁמר as at Hos 4:10, etc. - the proverb is valid in the case of any kind of master up to the Lord of lords. The fig-tree presented itself, as Heidenheim remarks, as an appropriate figure; because in the course of several years' training it brings forth its fruit, which the language of the…”