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Proverbs 27:21
The crucible is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but man is refined by his praise.
Proverbs 27:21 · World English 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.
A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but a man is tested by the praise accorded him.
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 the fig tree shall eat its fruit. He who looks after his master shall be honored.
19 Like water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects the man.
20 Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; and a man’s eyes are never satisfied.
21 The crucible is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but man is refined by his praise.
22 Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain, yet his foolishness will not be removed from him.
23 Know well the state of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds,
24 for riches are not forever, nor does the crown endure to all generations.
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