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17 As iron sharpens iron,
so a person sharpens the countenance of his friend.

18 Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit,
whoever takes care of his master will be honored.

19 As water reflects the face,
so a person’s heart reflects the person.

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17 As iron sharpens iron,
    so one person sharpens another.

18 The one who guards a fig tree will eat its fruit,(A)
    and whoever protects their master will be honored.(B)

19 As water reflects the face,
    so one’s life reflects the heart.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 27:19 Or so others reflect your heart back to you