Proverbs 27:21

New American Bible - revised edition

The crucible for silver, the furnace for gold, so you must assay the praise you receive.

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:25

In all Israel there was no man more praised for his beauty than Absalom, flawless from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head.

Job 28:1

There is indeed a mine for silver, and a place for refining gold.

Psalm 12:6

“Because they rob the weak, and the needy groan, I will now arise,” says the Lord; “I will grant safety to whoever longs for it.”

Psalm 66:10

You tested us, O God, tried us as silver tried by fire.

Proverbs 17:3

The crucible for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the tester of hearts is the Lord.

Zechariah 13:9

I will bring the one third through the fire; I will refine them as one refines silver, and I will test them as one tests gold. They will call upon my name, and I will answer them; I will say, “They are my people,” and they will say, “The Lord is my God.”

Malachi 3:3

He will sit refining and purifying silver, and he will purify the Levites, Refining them like gold or silver, that they may bring offerings to the Lord in righteousness.

Luke 6:26

Woe to you when all speak well of you, for their ancestors treated the false prophets in this way. Love of Enemies.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 4:12

Beloved, do not be surprised that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as if something strange were happening to you.

1 Samuel 18:30

The Philistine chiefs continued to make forays, but each time they took the field, David was more successful against them than any of Saul’s other officers, and his name was held in great esteem.