Proverbs 27:21-23

GOD’S WORD Translation

²¹ The crucible is for refining silver and the smelter for gold,
but a person ⌞is tested⌟ by the praise given to him.
²² If you crush a stubborn fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain,
⌞even then⌟ his stupidity will not leave him.
²³ Be fully aware of the condition of your flock,
and pay close attention to your herds.