Proverbs 27:17

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Summary

Proverbs 27:17

Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Iron

1 Samuel 13:20

So

General references

John 11:29

Bible References

Iron

Everyone in Israel had to go to the Philistines to sharpen the blade of his plow, his mattock, ax, or sickle.

So

As oil and perfume delight the heart so the sweetness of a man's friend delights his heart.

Whoever rebels against your commandment, and does not listen to your words in all that you command him must be put to death. Be strong and of a good courage.

They said to Joshua: Truly Jehovah has delivered into our hands all of the land. The inhabitants of the country are afraid of us.

They told the messengers: This is what you are to say to the men of Jabesh in Gilead: 'Tomorrow, by the time the sun gets hot, you will be rescued.' When the men of Jabesh received the message, they were overjoyed.

Jonathan went to see David. God helped him encourage David.

Joab told his brother: If the Arameans are too much for me to handle, you can come and help me. If the Ammonites are too strong for you, I will come and help you.

Look, you have instructed many people. When hands were weak, you made them strong.

Strengthen the tired hands and the knees that tremble with weakness.

We do not want anyone to be discouraged by these troubles. You know we were bound to suffer persecution.

Do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me his prisoner. Join me in suffering for the good news according to the power of God.

You must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

Let us consider one another to encourage love and good works:

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials.

Beloved ones do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, for it comes upon you like a test, as though some strange thing were happening to you.

General references

Mary got up quickly and went to him.