Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. New Living Translation As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. English Standard Version Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. Berean Standard Bible As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. King James Bible Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. New King James Version As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. New American Standard Bible As iron sharpens iron, So one person sharpens another. NASB 1995 Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another. NASB 1977 Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another. Legacy Standard Bible Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another. Amplified Bible As iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens [and influences] another [through discussion]. Christian Standard Bible Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens another. Holman Christian Standard Bible Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. American Standard Version Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Contemporary English Version Just as iron sharpens iron, friends sharpen the minds of each other. English Revised Version Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. GOD'S WORD® Translation [As] iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens the wits of another. Good News Translation People learn from one another, just as iron sharpens iron. International Standard Version Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens a friend's character. Majority Standard Bible As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. NET Bible As iron sharpens iron, so a person sharpens his friend. New Heart English Bible Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend's countenance. Webster's Bible Translation Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. World English Bible Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIron is sharpened by iron, "" And a man sharpens the face of his friend. Young's Literal Translation Iron by iron is sharpened, And a man sharpens the face of his friend. Smith's Literal Translation Iron will sharpen upon iron; and a man will sharpen the face of his friend. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIron sharpeneth iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Catholic Public Domain Version Iron sharpens iron, and a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. New American Bible Iron is sharpened by iron; one person sharpens another. New Revised Standard Version Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens the wits of another. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIron sharpens iron; so a man enlightens the face of his friend. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Iron sharpens iron, and a man sharpens the person of his neighbor. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Brenton Septuagint Translation Iron sharpens iron; and a man sharpens his friend's countenance. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Do not Boast about Tomorrow…16restraining her is like holding back the wind or grasping oil with one’s right hand. 17As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. 18Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored.… Cross References Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. / For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up! Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. / Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Ephesians 4:15-16 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head. / From Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love through the work of each individual part. 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ. / For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. / For the body does not consist of one part, but of many. Romans 15:14 I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another. 1 Peter 4:10 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. Galatians 6:1-2 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. / Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. 1 Samuel 23:16 And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God, 2 Timothy 2:2 And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well. Acts 2:42-47 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. / A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs. / All the believers were together and had everything in common. ... Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. Treasury of Scripture Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. iron 1 Samuel 13:20,21 But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, and his coulter, and his axe, and his mattock… Joshua 1:18 Whosoever he be that doth rebel against thy commandment, and will not hearken unto thy words in all that thou commandest him, he shall be put to death: only be strong and of a good courage. Joshua 2:24 And they said unto Joshua, Truly the LORD hath delivered into our hands all the land; for even all the inhabitants of the country do faint because of us. 1 Samuel 11:9,10 And they said unto the messengers that came, Thus shall ye say unto the men of Jabeshgilead, To morrow, by that time the sun be hot, ye shall have help. And the messengers came and shewed it to the men of Jabesh; and they were glad… Jump to Previous Countenance Face Friend Friend's Iron Makes Sharp Sharpened Sharpeneth SharpensJump to Next Countenance Face Friend Friend's Iron Makes Sharp Sharpened Sharpeneth SharpensProverbs 27 1. observations of self love5. of true love 11. of care to avoid offenses 23. and of the household care As iron sharpens iron This phrase begins with a vivid metaphor that is both practical and profound. The Hebrew word for "iron" is "בַּרְזֶל" (barzel), which was a common metal used in ancient times for tools and weapons. The process of sharpening iron with iron involves friction, heat, and precision, symbolizing the way individuals can refine and improve one another through interaction. Historically, iron was a valuable resource, and its use in this metaphor underscores the importance of relationships that challenge and enhance personal growth. The imagery suggests that just as iron tools are honed to be more effective, so too are people refined through constructive and sometimes challenging relationships. so one man sharpens another "Fungar vice cotis, acutum Ἡ δ ὁμυλία "Companionship Hebrew As ironבַּרְזֶ֣ל (bar·zel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1270: Iron, an iron implement sharpens יָ֑חַד (yā·ḥaḏ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2300: To be, sharp, severe iron, בְּבַרְזֶ֣ל (bə·ḇar·zel) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1270: Iron, an iron implement so one man וְ֝אִ֗ישׁ (wə·’îš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person sharpens יַ֣חַד (ya·ḥaḏ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2300: To be, sharp, severe another. רֵעֵֽהוּ׃ (rê·‘ê·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7453: Friend, companion, fellow Links Proverbs 27:17 NIVProverbs 27:17 NLT Proverbs 27:17 ESV Proverbs 27:17 NASB Proverbs 27:17 KJV Proverbs 27:17 BibleApps.com Proverbs 27:17 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 27:17 Chinese Bible Proverbs 27:17 French Bible Proverbs 27:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpens iron (Prov. 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