Psalm 51:19
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19 My sacrifice, O God, is a contrite spirit;
a contrite, humbled heart, O God, you will not scorn.
Proverbs 17:3
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3 The crucible for silver, and the furnace for gold,
but the tester of hearts is the Lord.
Ben Sira 2:5
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5 For in fire gold is tested,
and the chosen, in the crucible of humiliation.(A)
Isaiah 48:10
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10 See, I refined you, but not like silver;
I tested you in the furnace of affliction.(A)
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