Proverbs 27:17

The Passion Translation

It takes a grinding wheel to sharpen a blade, and so one person sharpens the character of another.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:16

Can you stop the north wind from blowing or grasp a handful of oil? That’s easier than to stop her from complaining.

Proverbs 27:18

Tend an orchard and you’ll have fruit to eat. Serve the Master’s interests and you’ll receive honor that’s sweet.

Proverbs 27:9

Sweet friendships refresh the soul and awaken our hearts with joy, for good friends are like the anointing oil that yields the fragrant incense of God’s presence.

Proverbs 29:22

The source of strife is found in an angry heart, for sin surrounds the life of a furious man.

John 11:29

So when Mary heard this, she quickly went off to find him,

1 Thessalonians 3:3

so that no one would be shaken by these persecutions, for you know that we are destined for this.

2 Timothy 1:12

The confidence of my calling enables me to overcome every difficulty without shame, for I have an intimate revelation of this God. And my faith in him convinces me that he is more than able to keep all that I’ve placed in his hands safe and secure until the fullness of his appearing.

2 Timothy 1:8

So never be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor be embarrassed over my imprisonment, but overcome every evil by the revelation of the power of God!

2 Timothy 2:3

Overcome every form of evil as a victorious soldier of Jesus the Anointed One.

Hebrews 10:24

Discover creative ways to encourage others and to motivate them toward acts of compassion, doing beautiful works as expressions of love.

James 1:2

My fellow believers, when it seems as though you are facing nothing but difficulties, see it as an invaluable opportunity to experience the greatest joy that you can!

Joshua 1:18

And anyone who questions your authority or disobeys whatever you command shall be put to death. So, Joshua, be strong and brave!”

Joshua 2:24

“Yahweh has certainly handed over the entire land into our hands! All the people of the land melt in fear before us!”