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Proverbs 27:21

World English Bible

The crucible is for silver,
and the furnace for gold;
but man is refined by his praise.

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Proverbs 27:21 in other translations

The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; And a man is tried by his praise.

Proverbs 27:21 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 27:21 in context

  1. 19Like water reflects a face,
    so a man’s heart reflects the man.
  2. 20Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied;
    and a man’s eyes are never satisfied.
  3. 21The crucible is for silver,
    and the furnace for gold;
    but man is refined by his praise.
  4. 22Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain,
    yet his foolishness will not be removed from him.
  5. 23Know well the state of your flocks,
    and pay attention to your herds: