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21 The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold,
    so a person is tested[a] by being praised.
22 Crush a fool in a mortar with a pestle
    along with crushed grain,
    but the folly will not be driven out.

23 Know well the condition of your flocks,
    and give attention to your herds;

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  1. Proverbs 27:21 Heb lacks is tested

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