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Proverbs 27:21
A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but a man is tested by the praise accorded him.
Proverbs 27:21 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 27:21 in other translations
As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.
The crucible is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but man is refined by his praise.
The crucible is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but man is refined by his praise.
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In context
18 Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored.
19 As water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the true man.
20 Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.
21 A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but a man is tested by the praise accorded him.
22 Though you grind a fool like grain with mortar and a pestle, yet his folly will not depart from him.
23 Be sure to know the state of your flocks, and pay close attention to your herds;
24 for riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to every generation.
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