Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
So one man sharpens another.
King James Version
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Holman Bible
and one man sharpens another.
International Standard Version
Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens a friend's character.
A Conservative Version
Iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
American Standard Version
Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Amplified
As iron sharpens iron,
So one man sharpens [and influences] another [through discussion].
Bible in Basic English
Iron makes iron sharp; so a man makes sharp his friend.
Darby Translation
Iron is sharpened by iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Julia Smith Translation
Iron will sharpen upon iron; and a man will sharpen the face of his friend.
King James 2000
Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
Lexham Expanded Bible
[As] iron sharpens iron, so {one man sharpens another}.
Modern King James verseion
Iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the face of his friend.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Like as one iron wheteth another, so doth one man comfort 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.
The Emphasized Bible
Let, iron, by iron, become sharp, and let, a man, sharpen the face of his friend.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
Iron by iron is sharpened, And a man sharpens the face of his friend.
Themes
Countenance » People sharpening the countenance of their friends
Friendship » General references to » Stimulating
Iron » Sharpens things made of
Topics
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 27:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
16
Trying to stop her is like trying to stop the wind, or holding something with greased hands.
17
So one man sharpens another.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 27:9
As oil and perfume delight the heart so the sweetness of a man's friend delights his heart.
1 Samuel 23:16
Jonathan went to see David. God helped him encourage David.
Job 4:3-4
Look, you have instructed many people. When hands were weak, you made them strong.
Hebrews 10:24
Let us consider one another to encourage love and good works:
2 Samuel 10:11-12
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.
Isaiah 35:3-4
Strengthen the tired hands and the knees that tremble with weakness.
1 Thessalonians 3:3
We do not want anyone to be discouraged by these troubles. You know we were bound to suffer persecution.
2 Timothy 1:8
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.
2 Timothy 1:12
It is for this reason that I suffer these things. But I am still full of confidence, because I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to keep safe until that day what he has entrusted to me.
2 Timothy 2:3
You must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 2:9-13
I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal. But the word of God is not imprisoned.
James 1:2
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials.
1 Peter 4:12-13
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.
Joshua 1:18
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.
1 Samuel 11:9-10
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.
Joshua 2:24
They said to Joshua: Truly Jehovah has delivered into our hands all of the land. The inhabitants of the country are afraid of us.
1 Samuel 13:20-21
Everyone in Israel had to go to the Philistines to sharpen the blade of his plow, his mattock, ax, or sickle.