Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 27:17
“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 27:17 Context
14He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him. 15A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. 16Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself. 17Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. 18Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. 19As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man. 20Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.
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Other Translations
Iron sharpeneth iron: so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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
Bible commentary
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.
Discussion for Proverbs 27:17
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4 years AgoJenny for verse 17Great, that gives me confidence.Flag
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5 years AgoCharles Malack Oloo for verse 17This part of the Proverb encourages interaction among peopleFlag
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6 years AgoJ for verse 17You guys are right! Also, Thanks for explaining it in more detail; I like how you made it so clear. I understood the proverb, but the literal help with iron, that is really cool, and countenance defined is helpful too. I always think of face, and the expression on your face, how it is often indicative of what is in your heart. You guys are cool! I Love Christians! Instant brothers and sisters!Flag
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7 years AgoTefera tadesse for verse 17reading bible is life long profit.Flag