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Proverbs 27:21

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 21 As the refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,+
  So a person is tested by the praise he receives.*

Proverbs 27:21

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 21 The refining pot is for silver,+ and the furnace is for gold;+ and an individual is according to his praise.+

Proverbs 27:21

The Bible in Living English
- 21 ** Crucible for silver and furnace for gold,
  and a man according to what he prides himself on.

Proverbs 27:21

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

Proverbs 27:21

The Emphasized Bible
- 21 Fining pot for silver and crucible for gold And a man [is to be tried] by what he praiseth.

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.