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Proverbs 27:21-23
1599 Geneva Bible
Proverbs 27:21-23
1599 Geneva Bible
21 (A)As is the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold, so is every man according to his [a]dignity.
22 Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat brayed with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.
23 Be diligent to know the state of thy flock, and take heed to the herds.
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- Proverbs 27:21 That is, he is either known to be ambitious, and glorious, or humble and modest.
Proverbs 27:21-23
New International Version
Proverbs 27:21-23
New International Version
21 The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,(A)
but people are tested by their praise.
22 Though you grind a fool in a mortar,
grinding them like grain with a pestle,
you will not remove their folly from them.
23 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks,(B)
give careful attention to your herds;
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