Proverbs 27:17

God's Word

⌞As⌟ iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens the wits of another.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:16

Whoever can control her can control the wind. He can even pick up olive oil with his right hand.

Proverbs 27:18

Whoever takes care of a fig tree can eat its fruit, and whoever protects his master is honored.

Proverbs 27:9

Perfume and incense make the heart glad, but the sweetness of a friend is a fragrant forest.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry person stirs up a fight, and a hothead does much wrong.

John 11:29

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

1 Thessalonians 3:3

so that these troubles don’t disturb any of you. You know that we’re destined to suffer persecution.

2 Timothy 1:12

For this reason I suffer as I do. However, I’m not ashamed. I know whom I trust. I’m convinced that he is able to protect what he had entrusted to me until that day.

2 Timothy 1:8

So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord or be ashamed of me, his prisoner. Instead, by God’s power, join me in suffering for the sake of the Good News.

2 Timothy 2:3

Join me in suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 10:24

We must also consider how to encourage each other to show love and to do good things.

James 1:2

My brothers and sisters, be very happy when you are tested in different ways.

Joshua 1:18

Whoever rebels against your authority or does not obey your orders will be put to death. Just be strong and courageous!”

Joshua 2:24

They told Joshua, “The Lord has given us the whole country. The people who live there are deathly afraid of us.”

1 Samuel 23:16

Saul’s son Jonathan came to David at Horesh. He strengthened David’s ⌞faith⌟ in the Lord.