²¹ The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, And a man is valued by what others say of him.

²¹ The crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold , And each is tested by the praise accorded him.

²¹ Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but a person is tested by being praised.

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.