Proverbs 27:21 | |
NASB: The crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold, And each [is tested] by the praise accorded him. (NASB ©1995) GWT: The crucible is for refining silver and the smelter for gold, but a person [is tested] by the praise given to him. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise. ASV: The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; And a man is tried by his praise. BBE: The heating-pot is for silver and the oven-fire for gold, and a man is measured by what he is praised for. DBY: The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; so let a man be to the mouth that praiseth him. JPS: The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, and a man is tried by his praise. WBS: As the fining-pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise. WEB: The crucible is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but man is refined by his praise. YLT: A refining pot [is] for silver, and a furnace for gold, And a man according to his praise. | |
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