Verse Comparison: Proverbs 27:17
American Standard Version
Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Amplified® Bible
Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend [to show rage or worthy purpose].
Darby English Version
Iron is sharpened by iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
King James Version
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Revised Standard Version
Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.
Young's Literal Translation
Iron by iron is sharpened, And a man sharpens the face of his friend.