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What Is the Meaning of “Iron Sharpens Iron” in Proverbs 27:17?

By Filings on Thu, 03/26/20
Christian Living
Friendship
Fellowship
Proverbs 27:17

“The process of helping someone else improve their effectiveness absolutely requires a positive relationship. Earlier in this same chapter (Proverbs 27:6, NASB) it says,’Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.’” - GARBC

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The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.

(ESV, Proverbs 15:2)

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