¹⁶ The one who controls her controls the wind
and grasps oil with his right hand. ¹⁷ Iron sharpens iron,
and one man sharpens another. ¹⁸ Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit,
and whoever looks after his master will be honored.

Phrases

Iron Sharpens Iron

Cross References

Proverbs 27:9

Oil and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel.

1 Samuel 23:16

Then Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and encouraged him in his faith in God,

Job 4:3-4

Indeed, you have instructed many
and have strengthened weak hands.

Hebrews 10:24

And let us be concerned about one another in order to promote love and good works,

2 Samuel 10:11-12

“If the Arameans are too strong for me,” Joab said, “then you will be my help. However, if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I’ll come to help you.

Isaiah 35:3-4

Strengthen the weak hands,
steady the shaking knees!

1 Thessalonians 3:3

so that no one will be shaken by these persecutions. For you yourselves know that we are appointed to this.

2 Timothy 1:8

So don’t be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, or of me His prisoner. Instead, share in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God.

2 Timothy 1:12

and that is why I suffer these things. But I am not ashamed, because I know the One I have believed in and am persuaded that He is able to guard what has been entrusted to me until that day.

2 Timothy 2:3

Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:9-13

I suffer for it to the point of being bound like a criminal, but God’s message is not bound.

James 1:2

Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials,

1 Peter 4:12-13

Dear friends, don’t be surprised when the fiery ordeal comes among you to test you as if something unusual were happening to you.

Joshua 1:18

Anyone who rebels against your order and does not obey your words in all that you command him, will be put to death. Above all, be strong and courageous!”

1 Samuel 11:9-10

He told the messengers who had come, “Tell this to the men of Jabesh-gilead: ‘Deliverance will be yours tomorrow by the time the sun is hot.’” So the messengers told the men of Jabesh, and they rejoiced.

Joshua 2:24

They told Joshua, “The Lord has handed over the entire land to us. Everyone who lives in the land is also panicking because of us.”

1 Samuel 13:20-21

So all the Israelites went to the Philistines to sharpen their plows, mattocks, axes, and sickles.

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