Proverbs 27:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Just as iron sharpens iron, friends sharpen the minds of each other.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:16

It's easier to catch the wind or hold olive oil in your hand than to stop a nagging wife.

Proverbs 27:18

Take care of a tree, and you will eat its fruit; look after your master, and you will be praised.

Proverbs 27:9

The sweet smell of incense can make you feel good, but true friendship is better still.

Proverbs 29:22

A person with a quick temper stirs up arguments and commits a lot of sins.

John 11:29

As soon as Mary heard this, she got up and went out to Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 3:3

We didn't want any of you to be discouraged by all these troubles. You knew we would have to suffer,

2 Timothy 1:12

That's why I am suffering now. But I am not ashamed! I know the one I have faith in, and I am sure that he can guard until the last day what he has trusted me with.

2 Timothy 1:8

Don't be ashamed to speak for our Lord. And don't be ashamed of me, just because I am in jail for serving him. Use the power that comes from God and join with me in suffering for telling the good news.

2 Timothy 2:3

As a good soldier of Christ Jesus you must endure your share of suffering.

Hebrews 10:24

We should keep on encouraging each other to be thoughtful and to do helpful things.

James 1:2

My friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble.

Joshua 2:24

“We're sure the LORD has given us the whole country,” they said. “The people there shake with fear every time they think of us.”

1 Samuel 23:16

But Jonathan went to see David, and God helped him encourage David.