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Proverbs 27:19-21
Revised Standard Version
Proverbs 27:19-21
Revised Standard Version
19 As in water face answers to face,
so the mind of man reflects the man.
20 Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied,
and never satisfied are the eyes of man.
21 The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold,
and a man is judged by his praise.
Proverbs 27:19-21
New International Version
Proverbs 27:19-21
New International Version
19 As water reflects the face,
so one’s life reflects the heart.[a]
21 The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,(C)
but people are tested by their praise.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:19 Or so others reflect your heart back to you
- Proverbs 27:20 Hebrew Abaddon
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