Proverbs 27:21

The crucible is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but man is refined by his praise.

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Before · Proverbs 27:19–20

19Like water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects the man. 20Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; and a man’s eyes are never satisfied.

21The crucible is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but man is refined by his praise.

After · Proverbs 27:22–23

22Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain, yet his foolishness will not be removed from him. 23Know well the state of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds,

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