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Iron sharpeneth iron — Iron tools are made sharp, and fit for use, by rubbing them against the file, or some other iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend — Quickens his ingenuity, enlivens his affections, strengthens his judgment, excites him to virtuous and useful actions, and makes him, in all respects, a better man.
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27:15,16. The contentions of a neighbour may be like a sharp...
- 17 as Iron Sharpens Iron, so One Man Sharpens Another
Verse 17. - Iron sharpeneth iron. The proverb deals with the...
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Proverbs 27:17. As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. a. As iron sharpens iron: A piece of iron can sharpen another piece of iron, but it happens through striking, friction, and with sparks. We think of the iron of a blacksmith’s hammer working on a sword to make it sharp. b.
Pro 27:17. This intimates both the pleasure and the advantage of conversation. One man is nobody; nor will poring upon a book in a corner accomplish a man as the reading and studying of men will. Wise and profitable discourse sharpens men's wits; and those that have ever so much knowledge may by conference have something added to them.
David Guzik commentary on Proverbs 27, including God's wisdom regarding planning for the future, and how to receiving honor as the reward of godly humility.
What does Proverbs 27:17 mean? A common method to sharpen steel, or iron, is to use a similar piece of metal. When the two scrape against each other, both pieces are shaped and rough spots are removed. Similarly, two people can interact and help refine each other.
Verse Proverbs 27:17. Iron sharpeneth iron — As hard iron, viz., steel, will bring a knife to a better edge when it is properly whetted against it: so one friend may be the means of exciting another to reflect, dive deeply into, and illustrate a subject, without which whetting or excitement, this had never taken place.
This proverb is about good friends – they will make you better (Pr 27:9). A good friend will make you brighter, sharper, and more useful. But not any friend will do.
