Proverbs 27:21

New English Translation

As the crucible is for silver and the furnace is for gold, so a person is proved by the praise he receives.

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:25

Now in all Israel everyone acknowledged that there was no man as handsome as Absalom. From the sole of his feet to the top of his head he was perfect in appearance.

Job 28:1

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

Psalm 12:6

The Lord’s words are absolutely reliable. They are as untainted as silver purified in a furnace on the ground, where it is thoroughly refined.

Psalm 66:10

For you, O God, tested us; you purified us like refined silver.

Proverbs 17:3

The crucible is for refining silver and the furnace is for gold, likewise the Lord tests hearts.

Zechariah 13:9

Then I will bring the remaining third into the fire; I will refine them like silver is refined and will test them like gold is tested. They will call on my name and I will answer; I will say, ‘These are my people,’ and they will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’”

Malachi 3:3

He will act like a refiner and purifier of silver and will cleanse the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will offer the Lord a proper offering.

Luke 6:26

“Woe to you when all people speak well of you, for their ancestors did the same things to the false prophets.

1 Peter 1:7

Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold – gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away – and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

1 Peter 4:12

Dear friends, do not be astonished that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as though something strange were happening to you.

1 Samuel 18:30

Then the leaders of the Philistines would march out, and as often as they did so, David achieved more success than all of Saul’s servants. His name was held in high esteem.