Modern Translations
New International VersionAs iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
New Living TranslationAs iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.
English Standard VersionIron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.
Berean Study BibleAs iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
New American Standard BibleAs iron sharpens iron, So one person sharpens another.
NASB 1995Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another.
NASB 1977 Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another.
Amplified BibleAs iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens [and influences] another [through discussion].
Christian Standard BibleIron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens another.
Holman Christian Standard BibleIron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.
Contemporary English VersionJust as iron sharpens iron, friends sharpen the minds of each other.
Good News TranslationPeople learn from one another, just as iron sharpens iron.
GOD'S WORD® Translation[As] iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens the wits of another.
International Standard VersionIron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens a friend's character.
NET BibleAs iron sharpens iron, so a person sharpens his friend.