Proverbs 27:17
Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend's countenance.
In the chapter
15 A continual dropping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike:
16 restraining her is like restraining the wind, or like grasping oil in his right hand.
17 Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend's countenance.
18 Whoever tends the fig tree shall eat its fruit. He who looks after his master shall be honored.
19 As water reflects a face, so a man's heart reflects the man.
Questions
What does Proverbs 27:17 say?
Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend's countenance.
Which translation is this?
World English Bible, public domain. The chapter page has the surrounding text.