Proverbs 27:17 (KJV)
“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”
Proverbs 27:17 is verse of the day number 183 of 366 on Lampfold, under the theme “Iron sharpens iron”. It comes from Proverbs 27, and 10 other passages connected to it are listed below.
Proverbs 27:17 in other translations
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Proverbs 27:17 in context
Proverbs 27:14–20 (KJV). The verse of the day is highlighted.
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.
Cross-references for Proverbs 27:17
Passages most often linked to Proverbs 27:17, strongest connections first.
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.
Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands. Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.
And Jonathan Saul’s son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.
Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will come and help thee. Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good.
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
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