Proverbs 27:17
“Iron sharpeneth iron: so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”
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Proverbs 27:17 Context
15A continuall dropping in a very rainie day, and a contentious woman, are alike. 16Whosoeuer hideth her, hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand which be wrayeth it selfe. 17Iron sharpeneth iron: so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. 18Whoso keepeth the figtree, shall eate the fruit therof: so he that waiteth on his master, shall be honoured. 19As in water face answereth to face: so the heart of man to man.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 27:17
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
- King James Version
Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Iron makes iron sharp; so a man makes sharp his friend.
- Basic English Bible
Iron is sharpened by iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
- Darby Bible
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
- Webster's Bible
Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend's countenance.
- World English Bible
Iron by iron is sharpened, And a man sharpens the face of his friend.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 27:17
27:17 Iron - Iron tools are made sharp and fit for use, by rubbing them against the file, or some other iron. The countenance - The company or conversation of his friend.