Proverbs 27:17

Proverbs 27:17 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

17As iron sharpens iron,

so one person sharpens another.

17 As iron sharpens iron,

So one person sharpens another.

17Iron sharpens iron,

So one man sharpens another.

17As iron sharpens iron,

So one man sharpens [and influences] another [through discussion].

17As iron sharpens iron,

so one man sharpens another.27:17 Hebrew sharpens the face of another or sharpens the countenance of a friend

17As iron sharpens iron,

so one person sharpens another.