Proverbs 27:21
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21Fire tests silver. Heat tests gold.
But a man is tested by the praise he receives.
Copyright 1998 International Bible Society
In other versions
ESVEnglish Standard Version
The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold,
and a man is tested by his praise.
Copyright 2001 Crossway Bibles
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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