Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 27:17
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Berean Standard Bible
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
King James Version
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
World English Bible
Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.
American Standard Version
Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 27
15 A constant dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike—
16 restraining her is like holding back the wind or grasping oil with one’s right hand.
17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
18 Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored.
19 As water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the true man.
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