Proverbs 27:16-18

Good News Translation

¹⁶ How can you keep her quiet? Have you ever tried to stop the wind or ever tried to hold a handful of oil?^[a]

¹⁷ People learn from one another, just as iron sharpens iron.

¹⁸ Take care of a fig tree and you will have figs to eat. Servants who take care of their master will be honored.