Proverbs · Proverbs 27
Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.
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The verses immediately either side, within Proverbs 27.
Before
16restraining her is like restraining the wind, or like grasping oil in his right hand.
Proverbs 27:17
Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.
After
18Whoever tends the fig tree shall eat its fruit. He who looks after his master shall be honoured.
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