 | Douglas Wilson - 2001 - 283 Seiten
...written, the contributing editors have a meeting and go over each column, offering comments and criticism. "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend" (Prov. 27:17). Almost every Puritan could have used a good editor. The church needs computer experts.... | |
 | Dagobert D. Runes - 2001 - 300 Seiten
...alike. Whosoever hideth her, hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand which bewrayeth itself. Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.... | |
 | Douglas Wilson - 2001 - 199 Seiten
...sports equipment store, but his good friend talked him out of it. A good friend will push and challenge. "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend" (Prov. 27:17). In many situations, a good friend will motivate in ways that a young man's family has... | |
 | John Phillips - 2002 - 640 Seiten
...As Solomon started to write about how to make money grow, he brought up the subject of mutual help: "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend" (27:17). Underlying all true prosperity is integrity of character and scrupulous honesty in dealings... | |
 | James Shane - 2002 - 708 Seiten
...Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint. Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. FOOLS. Fools despise wisdom and instruction. Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.... | |
 | Brenda Stanford Southerland - 2002 - 108 Seiten
...of him. " Proverbs 26:12 Day 27 /Chapter 27 "Open rebuke is better than secret love. " Proverbs 27:5 "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend, " Proverbs 27:17 Day 2B/Chapter 28 "Evil men understand not. judgment: but they that seek the Lord... | |
 | Richard Alan Krieger - 2007 - 344 Seiten
...dirty." — Sicilian proverb "A true friend does sometimes venture to be offensive." — Old proverb "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend." — Bible Lytton "Reprove thy friend privately; commend him publicly." — Solon "To your friends be... | |
 | David L. Brown - 2003 - 184 Seiten
...comprehension and success. Although mentioned in a previous chapter, Proverbs 27:17 bears repeating, in that, "As Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend", My fixation with Cathy remained relatively strong, although, during the 9th and 10th grades I experienced... | |
 | William Williams, David Martyn Lloyd-Jones - 2003 - 64 Seiten
...because they are means of keeping up this same warmth and liveliness that was ours at the beginning; as iron sharpeneth iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Fellowship is very effective in stimulating us to good or evil; and what better means of maintaining... | |
 | Don Harris - 2003 - 500 Seiten
...sense of honor, right, humor, and one who would improve my personality, as Proverbs 27:17 promises, "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend." I found such a friend in my wife, We share all the best that can come from friendship and closeness.... | |
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