Proverbs 27:17
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 27
“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”Proverbs 27:17
What Does Proverbs 27:17 Mean?
Proverbs 27:17 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 27, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 27:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Hebrews 10:24“And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:”Proverbs 27:9“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.”Ecclesiastes 4:9“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.”1 Samuel 23:16“And Jonathan Saul’s son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.”Job 4:3“Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.”Isaiah 35:3“Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.”2 Timothy 2:3“Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”1 Peter 4:12“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:”2 Samuel 10:11“And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will come and help thee.”James 1:2“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”2 Timothy 1:8“Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;”2 Timothy 2:9“Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.”1 Thessalonians 3:3“That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.”Luke 24:32“And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?”2 Timothy 1:12“For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.”1 Samuel 11:9“And they said unto the messengers that came, Thus shall ye say unto the men of Jabeshgilead, To morrow, by that time the sun be hot, ye shall have help. And the messengers came and shewed it to the men of Jabesh; and they were glad.”Joshua 1:18“Whosoever he be that doth rebel against thy commandment, and will not hearken unto thy words in all that thou commandest him, he shall be put to death: only be strong and of a good courage.”1 Samuel 13:20“But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, and his coulter, and his axe, and his mattock.”Job 16:5“But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should asswage your grief.”Joshua 2:24“And they said unto Joshua, Truly the LORD hath delivered into our hands all the land; for even all the inhabitants of the country do faint because of us.”
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