Proverbs 27:21

Berean Standard Bible

A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but a man is tested by the praise accorded him.

King James Version

As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; And a man is tried by his praise.