Proverbs 27:17
Iron sharpeneth iron; So one man sharpeneth the face of another.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
In Context
16He who restraineth her restraineth the wind; And his right hand layeth hold of oil.
Cross References
Proverbs 27:9Oil and perfume gladden the heart; Sweet also is one's friend by hearty counsel.
Isaiah 35:3Strengthen ye the weak hands, And confirm the tottering knees!
1 Thessalonians 3:3so that no one should be shaken by these afflictions; for yourselves know that to this we are appointed;
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:16-17
15 A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. 16 Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself. Here, as before, Solomon laments the case of him that has a peevish passionate wife, that is continually chiding, and making herself and all about her uneasy. 1. It is a grievance that there is no avoiding, for it is like a continual dropping in a very rainy day. The contentions of a neighbour may be like a sharp shower, troublesome for… Read the whole commentary →