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Proverbs 27:17
Let, iron, by iron, become sharp, and let, a man, sharpen the face of his friend.
Proverbs 27:17 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 27:17 in other translations
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.
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In context
14 He that blesseth his friend, with a loud voice, in the morning early, a reproach, shall it be reckoned to him.
15 A continuous dripping on a day of downpour, and a contentious wife, are alike:
16 He that hideth her, hideth the wind, and, perfume, his right hand may proclaim.
17 Let, iron, by iron, become sharp, and let, a man, sharpen the face of his friend.
18 He that guardeth the fig-tree, shall eat the fruit thereof, and, he that watcheth over his master, shall be honoured.
19 As in water, face [answereth] to face, so, the heart of man to man.
20 Hades and destruction, are not satisfied, and, the eyes of a man, are not satisfied.
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