Proverbs 27:17
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
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What this verse means
Friendship is pictured as iron on iron — real friends sharpen each other.
A short prayer
Lord, send me iron-sharpening friends, and make me one.
Read in context — Proverbs 27
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.
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“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”Luke 1:37
“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.”Luke 2:10
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”Luke 2:14
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