Trying to stop that woman is like trying to stop the wind. It is like trying to grab oil with your hand.
Proverbs 27:17 - Easy To Read Version People use pieces of iron to sharpen iron knives. In the same way, people learn from other people, making each other sharp. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend [to show rage or worthy purpose]. American Standard Version (1901) Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Common English Bible As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens a friend. Catholic Public Domain Version Iron sharpens iron, and a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Iron sharpeneth iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. |
Trying to stop that woman is like trying to stop the wind. It is like trying to grab oil with your hand.
A person who cares for fig trees will be able to eat their fruit. In the same way, a person who cares for his master will be rewarded. His master will care for him.
Perfume and sweet-smelling things make you feel happy. And a kind word from a friend is more welcome than life-saving advice.
An angry person causes trouble. And the person who becomes angry easily is guilty of many sins.
We sent Timothy so that none of you would be upset by these troubles we have now. You yourselves know that we must have these troubles.
And I suffer now because I tell that Good News. But I am not ashamed. I know the One (Jesus) that I have believed. I am sure that he is able to protect the things that he has trusted me with until that Day. {\cf2\super [8]}
So don’t be ashamed to tell people about our Lord \{Jesus\}. And don’t be ashamed of me—I am in prison for the Lord. But suffer with me for the Good News. {\cf2\super [5]} God gives us the strength to do that.
Share in the troubles that we have. Accept those troubles like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
We should think about each other and see how we can help each other to show love and do good things.
My brothers and sisters, you will have many kinds of troubles. But when these things happen, you should be very happy.
Then, if any person refuses to obey your commands or if any person turns against you, that person will be killed. Just be strong and brave!”
They said to Joshua, “The Lord really has given us all of the land. All of the people in that country are afraid of us.”
But Saul’s son Jonathan went to see David at Horesh. Jonathan helped David to have a stronger faith in God.