Proverbs 27:21

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

As a crucible refines silver, and a smelter refines gold, so a person should refine his praise.

Cross References

Proverbs 17:3

A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold, and the Lord is the tester of hearts.

Zechariah 13:9

I will put this third through the fire; I will refine them as silver is refined and test them as gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, “They are my people,” and they will say, “The Lord is our God.” ’

1 Peter 1:7

so that the proven character of your faith   #– #more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire   #– #may result  in praise, glory, and honour  at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Malachi 3:3

He will be like a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver.  Then they will present offerings to the Lord in righteousness.

1 Peter 4:12

Dear friends, don’t be surprised when the fiery ordeal comes among you to test you, as if something unusual were happening to you.

2 Samuel 14:25

No man in all Israel was as handsome  and highly praised as Absalom. From the sole of his foot to the top of his head, he did not have a single flaw.

1 Samuel 18:30

Every time the Philistine commanders came out to fight,  David was more successful than all of Saul’s officers.  So his name became well known.

Luke 6:26

Woe to you when all people speak well of you, for this is the way their ancestors used to treat the false prophets.

Job 28:1

Surely there is a mine for silver and a place where gold is refined.