Mishle 27:21-23

Orthodox Jewish Bible

²¹As the crucible is for kesef, and the furnace for zahav; so is an ish tested by the praise he receives.

²²Though thou shouldest grind a fool in the makhtesh (mortar) among grain with the pestle, yet will not his folly be removed from him.

²³Be thou diligent to know the condition of thy tzon, and look well to thy adarim (flocks).

Proverbs 27:21-23

New International Version

²¹The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,^(A)
but people are tested by their praise.

²²Though you grind a fool in a mortar,
grinding them like grain with a pestle,
you will not remove their folly from them.

²³Be sure you know the condition of your flocks,^(B)
give careful attention to your herds;

Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB)

New International Version (NIV)