OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 17

Proverbs 27:17

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Iron sharpens iron;

so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.

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Proverbs 27:14–20

14

He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning,

it will be taken as a curse by him.

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
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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

Like water reflects a face,

so a man’s heart reflects the man.

20

Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied;

and a man’s eyes are never satisfied.

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