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Proverbs 27 · Grade 2

Iron Sharpens Iron

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Proverbs says, Don't boast about tomorrow; for you don't know what a day may bring. Only God knows.

Proverbs says, Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth. Do not brag.

Proverbs says, Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend's countenance. Good friends help each other do better.

Memory Verse

“Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.”

Proverbs 27:17 (WEB)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

  1. Why should we not boast about tomorrow?

  2. Who knows what a day may bring?

  3. Who should praise you?

  4. What do good friends help each other do?

Word Search

Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.

STCHERDSPFHOIEPTRRCLAMUBJIAFOOROHHWIBRUCPRYBSNAINKERVEHVIESSNOWIRONNEFSWYDYEBDLOP
  • SHARPENS
  • TOMORROW
  • COUNSEL
  • FRIEND
  • FLOCKS
  • PRAISE
  • HERDS
  • IRON

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for friends who help me grow. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What sharpens iron?
  • How can a friend's advice make your heart glad?

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