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Proverbs 17:3

World English Bible

The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold,
but Yahweh tests the hearts.

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Proverbs 17:3 in other translations

The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.

Proverbs 17:3 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 17:3 in context

  1. 1Better is a dry morsel with quietness,
    than a house full of feasting with strife.
  2. 2A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame,
    and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
  3. 3The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold,
    but Yahweh tests the hearts.
  4. 4An evildoer heeds wicked lips.
    A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
  5. 5Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker.
    He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.