Iron sharpens iron
Proverbs 27:17 — Meaning, Context and Bible Study
Scripture in WEBWorld English Bible — Protestant Edition
Proverbs 27:17 WEB
17Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.
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Context
Friends make each other better, as iron sharpens iron.
Read it in its setting. Proverbs describe how life generally works under God; they are wise sayings, not unconditional guarantees.