What does Proverbs 27:17 mean?

Proverbs 27:17 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 27:17 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

15A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.

16Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.

17Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

18Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.

19As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man.

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