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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.

20 Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied,
and neither are the eyes of man.
21 A crucible is for silver and a furnace is for gold,
but a person is proved by the praise he receives.

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