Proverbs 27:17

New English Translation

As iron sharpens iron, so a person sharpens his friend.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:16

Whoever hides her hides the wind or grasps oil with his right hand.

Proverbs 27:18

The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will be honored.

Proverbs 27:9

Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, likewise the sweetness of one’s friend from sincere counsel.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.

John 11:29

So when Mary heard this, she got up quickly and went to him.

1 Thessalonians 3:3

so that no one would be shaken by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this.

2 Timothy 1:12

Because of this, in fact, I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, because I know the one in whom my faith is set and I am convinced that he is able to protect what has been entrusted to me until that day.

2 Timothy 1:8

So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, a prisoner for his sake, but by God’s power accept your share of suffering for the gospel.

2 Timothy 2:3

Take your share of suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 10:24

And let us take thought of how to spur one another on to love and good works,

James 1:2

My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials,

Joshua 1:18

Any man who rebels against what you say and does not obey all your commands will be executed. But be strong and brave!”

Joshua 2:24

They told Joshua, “Surely the Lord is handing over all the land to us! All who live in the land are cringing before us!”

1 Samuel 23:16

Then Jonathan son of Saul left and went to David at Horesh. He encouraged him through God.