Proverbs 27:17

Easy To Read Version

People use pieces of iron to sharpen iron knives. In the same way, people learn from other people, making each other sharp.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:16

Trying to stop that woman is like trying to stop the wind. It is like trying to grab oil with your hand.

Proverbs 27:18

A person who cares for fig trees will be able to eat their fruit. In the same way, a person who cares for his master will be rewarded. His master will care for him.

Proverbs 27:9

Perfume and sweet-smelling things make you feel happy. And a kind word from a friend is more welcome than life-saving advice.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry person causes trouble. And the person who becomes angry easily is guilty of many sins.

John 11:29

When Mary heard this, she stood up and went quickly to Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 3:3

We sent Timothy so that none of you would be upset by these troubles we have now. You yourselves know that we must have these troubles.

2 Timothy 1:12

And I suffer now because I tell that Good News. But I am not ashamed. I know the One (Jesus) that I have believed. I am sure that he is able to protect the things that he has trusted me with until that Day. {\cf2\super [8]}

2 Timothy 1:8

So don’t be ashamed to tell people about our Lord \{Jesus\}. And don’t be ashamed of me—I am in prison for the Lord. But suffer with me for the Good News. {\cf2\super [5]} God gives us the strength to do that.

2 Timothy 2:3

Share in the troubles that we have. Accept those troubles like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 10:24

We should think about each other and see how we can help each other to show love and do good things.

James 1:2

My brothers and sisters, you will have many kinds of troubles. But when these things happen, you should be very happy.

Joshua 1:18

Then, if any person refuses to obey your commands or if any person turns against you, that person will be killed. Just be strong and brave!”

Joshua 2:24

They said to Joshua, “The Lord really has given us all of the land. All of the people in that country are afraid of us.”

1 Samuel 23:16

But Saul’s son Jonathan went to see David at Horesh. Jonathan helped David to have a stronger faith in God.