Proverbs 27:17

New International Reader's Version

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:16

Stopping her is like trying to stop the wind. It’s like trying to grab olive oil with your hand.

Proverbs 27:18

A person who guards a fig tree will eat its fruit. And a person who protects their master will be honored.

Proverbs 27:9

Perfume and incense bring joy to your heart. And the sweetness of a friend comes from their honest advice.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry person stirs up fights. And a person with a bad temper commits many sins.

John 11:29

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

1 Thessalonians 3:3

We sent him so that no one would be upset by times of testing. You know very well that we have to go through times of testing.

2 Timothy 1:12

That’s why I’m suffering the way I am. But this gives me no reason to be ashamed. That’s because I know who I have believed in. I am sure he is able to take care of what I have given him. I can trust him with it until the day he returns as judge.

2 Timothy 1:8

So don’t be ashamed of the message about our Lord. And don’t be ashamed of me, his prisoner. Instead, join with me as I suffer for the good news. God’s power will help us do that.

2 Timothy 2:3

Like a good soldier of Christ Jesus, join with me in suffering.

Hebrews 10:24

Let us consider how we can stir up one another to love. Let us help one another to do good works.

James 1:2

My brothers and sisters, you will face all kinds of trouble. When you do, think of it as pure joy.

Joshua 1:18

Suppose people question your authority. And suppose they refuse to obey anything you command them to do. Then they will be put to death. Just be strong and brave!”

Joshua 2:24

They said, “We’re sure the Lord has given the whole land over to us. All the people there are weak with fear because of us.”

1 Samuel 23:16

Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh. He told David that God would make him strong.