The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,(A)
    but the Lord tests the heart.(B)

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A crucible is for silver and a furnace for gold,
    but the Lord tests the heart.

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10 The name of the Lord is a fortified tower;(A)
    the righteous run to it and are safe.(B)

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10 The Lord’s name is a strong tower;
    the righteous run to it and find refuge.

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24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
    but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.(A)

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24 There are persons for companionship,
    but then there are friends who are more loyal than family.

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17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord,(A)
    and he will reward them for what they have done.(B)

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17 Those who are gracious to the poor lend to the Lord,
    and the Lord will fully repay them.

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21 Many are the plans in a person’s heart,
    but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.(A)

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21 Many plans are in a person’s mind,
    but the Lord’s purpose will succeed.

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12 Ears that hear and eyes that see—
    the Lord has made them both.(A)

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12 Ears to hear and eyes to see—
    the Lord made them both.

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22 Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!”(A)
    Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.(B)

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22 Don’t say, “I’ll repay the evildoer!”
    Wait for the Lord, and he will save you.

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24 A person’s steps are directed(A) by the Lord.(B)
    How then can anyone understand their own way?(C)

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24 A person’s steps are from the Lord;
    how then can people understand their path?

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27 The human spirit is[a] the lamp of the Lord(A)
    that sheds light on one’s inmost being.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 20:27 Or A person’s words are

27 The breath of a person is the lamp of the Lord,
    searching all the inmost parts.

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To do what is right and just
    is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(A)

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Acting with righteousness and justice
    is more valued by the Lord than sacrifice.

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30 There is no wisdom,(A) no insight, no plan
    that can succeed against the Lord.(B)

31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
    but victory rests with the Lord.(C)

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30 No wisdom, understanding,
    or advice can stand up against the Lord.
31 A horse is made ready for the day of battle,
    but victory belongs to the Lord.

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Rich and poor have this in common:
    The Lord is the Maker of them all.(A)

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The rich and the poor have this in common:
    the Lord made them both.

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