Proverbs 27:21
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21A hot furnace tests silver and gold,
and people are tested by the praise they receive.
Copyright 2005 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold,
and a man is tested by his praise.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,
but people are tested by their praise.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
As a crucible refines silver,
and a smelter refines gold,
so a person should refine his praise.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Fire tests the purity of silver and gold,
but a person is tested by being praised.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
A crucible is for the silver, and a furnace for the gold,
but a man is tested by the mouth of him who praises him.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold;
So is a man to his praise.
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