Proverbs 27:21
A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but a man is tested by the praise accorded him.
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- Proverbs 17:3 A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
- Zechariah 13:9 This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’”
- Psalm 66:10 For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us like silver.