Proverbs 27:17

American Standard Version

Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

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Proverbs 27:17 in other translations

Iron sharpens iron;
so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.

Proverbs 27:17 · World English Bible

Proverbs 27:17 in context

  1. 15A continual dropping in a very rainy day And a contentious woman are alike:
  2. 16He that would restrain her restraineth the wind; And his right hand encountereth oil.
  3. 17Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
  4. 18Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof; And he that regardeth his master shall be honored.
  5. 19As in water face answereth to face, So the heart of man to man.

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