Proverbs 27:21

New International Version

The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but people are tested by their praise.

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:25

In all Israel there was not a man so highly praised for his handsome appearance as Absalom. From the top of his head to the sole of his foot there was no blemish in him.

Job 28:1

There is a mine for silver and a place where gold is refined.

Psalm 12:6

And the words of the Lord are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times.

Psalm 66:10

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

Proverbs 17:3

The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart.

Zechariah 13:9

This third I will put into the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. 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.’ ”

Malachi 3:3

He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then the Lord will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness,

Luke 6:26

Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.

1 Peter 1:7

These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

1 Peter 4:12

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

1 Samuel 18:30

The Philistine commanders continued to go out to battle, and as often as they did, David met with more success than the rest of Saul’s officers, and his name became well known.