Proverbs 27:17

Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 27:17

BSB
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
AKJV
Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
CPDV
Iron sharpens iron, and a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
ERV
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
NHEB
Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend's countenance.
SMT
Iron will sharpen upon iron; and a man will sharpen the face of his friend.

Commentary for Proverbs 27:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 27:17
Summary
Friends improve each other through association.
Event
Friends sharpening one another
Estimated Time Period
c. 900 BC
Category
Wisdom