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Proverbs 17:3
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.
Proverbs 17:3 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 17:3 in other translations
The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts.
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In context
1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
2 A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
3 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.
4 An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; And he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
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