Proverbs 27:21

New International Version

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

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Proverbs 27:21

New King James Version

²¹^(A)The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,
And a man is valued by what others say of him.

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Proverbs 27:21

New American Standard Bible

²¹The ^(A)crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold,
And each ^(B)is tested by the praise accorded him.

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Proverbs 27:21

The Message

²¹The purity of silver and gold is tested
by putting them in the fire;
The purity of human hearts is tested
by giving them a little fame.

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