Proverbs 27:21
21 The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but people are tested by their praise.
Other Translations of Proverbs 27:21
King James Version
21 As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.
English Standard Version
21 The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and a man is tested by his praise.
The Message
21 The purity of silver and gold is tested by putting them in the fire; The purity of human hearts is tested by giving them a little fame.
New King James Version
21 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, And a man is valued by what others say of him.
New Living Translation
21 Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but a person is tested by being praised.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 27:21
Commentary on Proverbs 27:21
(Read Proverbs 27:21)
Silver and gold are tried by putting them into the furnace and fining-pot; so is a man tried by praising him.