'Sharp' in the Bible
To make the simple-minded sharp, and to give the young man knowledge, and serious purpose:
Be turned again by my sharp words: see, I will send the flow of my spirit on you, and make my words clear to you.
You were not controlled by my guiding, and would have nothing to do with my sharp words:
For to those who are dear to him the Lord says sharp words, and makes the son in whom he has delight undergo pain.
But her end is bitter as wormwood, and sharp as a two-edged sword;
He who gives teaching to a man of pride gets shame for himself; he who says sharp words to a sinner gets a bad name.
Do not say sharp words to a man of pride, or he will have hate for you; make them clear to a wise man, and you will be dear to him.
A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.
A wise son is a lover of teaching, but the ears of the haters of authority are shut to sharp words.
A man will give his wealth in exchange for his life; but the poor will not give ear to sharp words.
A sharp man does everything with knowledge, but a foolish man makes clear his foolish thoughts.
When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.
The sharp man sees the evil and takes cover: the simple go straight on and get into trouble.
But those who say sharp words to him will have delight, and a blessing of good will come on them.
Like a nose-ring of gold and an ornament of the best gold, is a wise man who says sharp words to an ear ready to give attention.
One who gives false witness against his neighbour is a hammer and a sword and a sharp arrow.
The sharp man sees the evil and takes cover: the simple go straight on and get into trouble.
Iron makes iron sharp; so a man makes sharp his friend.
A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.
The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.