Proverbs 27:21
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
21 The crucible for silver, the furnace for gold,
so you must assay the praise you receive.
Proverbs 27:21
New American Standard Bible
21 The (A)crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold,
And each (B)is tested by the praise accorded him.
Proverbs 27:21
English Standard Version
21 (A)The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold,
and a man is tested by his praise.
Proverbs 27:21
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
21 The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold,
so a person is tested[a] by being praised.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:21 Heb lacks is tested
Proverbs 27:21
New International Version
21 The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,(A)
but people are tested by their praise.
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