箴言 27:17
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
注釈
Study Note
The proverb 'as iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another' uses a metallurgical image to capture the friction-as-benefit dynamic in genuine friendship. Sharpening iron requires both force and contact — the metaphor validates the discomfort of honest challenge and correction in relationships. In context, Proverbs 27 emphasizes the value of a trusted friend over a distant relative (verse 10) and the pain of unwanted flattery (verse 14), making iron-sharpening-iron a corrective to superficial social relations. The verse has been widely appropriated in contemporary discipleship, mentoring, and accountability group contexts.
他の翻訳
Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Iron by iron is sharpened, And a man sharpens the face of his friend.
Iron makes iron sharp; so a man makes sharp his friend.
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