Bible verse

Proverbs 27:17

As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

Proverbs 27:17 · BSB

Proverbs 27:17 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 27.

13 Take the garment of him who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.

14 If one blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be counted to him as a curse.

15 A constant dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike—

16 restraining her is like holding back the wind or grasping oil with one’s right hand.

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

18 Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored.

19 As water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the true man.

20 Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.

21 A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but a man is tested by the praise accorded him.

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Proverbs 27:17 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

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

ERV

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

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