Proverbs 27:21-23

International Standard Version

²¹As the crucible tests^[a] silver,
and the furnace assays^[b] gold;
so praise received tests^[c] a man.

²²Though you crush a fool in a mortar and pestle
as someone might crush grain,
his stupidity still won’t leave him.

²³Keep well informed of the condition of your flocks
and pay attention to your herds,

Proverbs 27:21-23

New International Version

²¹The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,^(A)
but people are tested by their praise.

²²Though you grind a fool in a mortar,
grinding them like grain with a pestle,
you will not remove their folly from them.

²³Be sure you know the condition of your flocks,^(B)
give careful attention to your herds;

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