en_tn_condensed/pro/27/17.md

Iron sharpens iron; in the same way, a man sharpens his friend.

These two phrases are comparing how iron and a man can be improved. AT: "As iron can sharpen another piece of iron, so a man's character is improved by contact with his friend" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)

tends

"takes care of"

the one who protects his master will be honored

This can be stated in active form. AT: "a master will honor the one who protects him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)