Proverbs 27:17

Modern English Version

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

Cross References

Proverbs 27:16

to restrain her is like restraining the wind, or like grasping oil in the right hand.

Proverbs 27:18

He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit; so he who waits on his master will be honored.

Proverbs 27:9

Ointment and perfume make the heart glad; so the sweetness of a man’s friend brings joy by hearty counsel.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry man stirs up strife, and a temperamental man abounds in transgression.

John 11:29

When she heard this, she rose quickly and went to Him.

1 Thessalonians 3:3

so that no one would be shaken by these afflictions. For you know that we are appointed to this.

2 Timothy 1:12

For these things I suffer, but I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed to Him until that Day.

2 Timothy 1:8

So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me, His prisoner. But share in the sufferings of the gospel by the power of God,

2 Timothy 2:3

Endure hard times as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 10:24

And let us consider how to spur one another to love and to good works.

James 1:2

My brothers, count it all joy when you fall into diverse temptations,

Joshua 1:18

Whoever rebels against your command and disobeys your words, in all that you command him, shall be put to death. Only be strong and courageous.”

Joshua 2:24

They said to Joshua, “The Lord has surely given the whole land into our hands! Indeed, all the inhabitants of the land melt in terror before us.”

1 Samuel 23:16

Jonathan, the son of Saul, arose and went to David at Horesh. And he strengthened his hand in God.