What does Proverbs 27:19 mean?

Proverbs 27:19 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 27:19 today?

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

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

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.

20Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.

21As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.

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