World English Bible

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?

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