Verse Comparison: Proverbs 27:17

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American Standard Version
Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Amplified® Bible
Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend [to show rage or worthy purpose].

Contemporary English Version
Just as iron sharpens iron, friends sharpen the minds of each other.

Darby English Version
Iron is sharpened by iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Good News Bible
People learn from one another, just as iron sharpens iron.

King James Version
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

New American Standard Bible
Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another.

New International Version
As iron sharpens iron,
so one man sharpens another.

New King James Version
As iron sharpens iron,
So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another.

Revised Standard Version
Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.

Young's Literal Translation
Iron by iron is sharpened, And a man sharpens the face of his friend.

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