Proverbs 27:21
As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.
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English Standard Version
The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and a man is tested by his praise.
New International Version
The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but man is tested by the praise he receives.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In the manner of silver being tested in the refinery, and gold in the furnace, so also is a man tested by the mouth of one who praises. The heart of the iniquitous inquires after evils, but the heart of the righteous inquires after knowledge