The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; And a man istriedby his praise.
A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but a man is tested by the praise accorded him.
A refining pot is for silver, and a furnace for gold, And a man according to his praise.
The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; so let a man be to the mouth that praiseth him.
Proverbs — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
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