Proverbs 27:17

New American Bible - revised edition

Iron is sharpened by iron; one person sharpens another.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:16

Whoever would hide her hides a stormwind and cannot tell north from south.

Proverbs 27:18

Those who tend a fig tree eat its fruit; so those attentive to their master will be honored.

Proverbs 27:9

Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, but by grief the soul is torn asunder.

Proverbs 29:22

The ill-tempered stir up strife, and the hotheaded cause many sins.

John 11:29

As soon as she heard this, she rose quickly and went to him.

1 Thessalonians 3:3

so that no one be disturbed in these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this.

2 Timothy 1:12

On this account I am suffering these things; but I am not ashamed, for I know him in whom I have believed and am confident that he is able to guard what has been entrusted to me until that day.

2 Timothy 1:8

So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God.

2 Timothy 2:3

Bear your share of hardship along with me like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 10:24

We must consider how to rouse one another to love and good works.

James 1:2

Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials,

Joshua 1:18

Anyone who rebels against your orders and does not obey all your commands shall be put to death. Only be strong and steadfast.”

Joshua 2:24

They assured Joshua, “The Lord has given all this land into our power; indeed, all the inhabitants of the land tremble with fear because of us.”

1 Samuel 23:16

Then Saul’s son, Jonathan, came down to David at Horesh and encouraged him in the Lord.