Proverbs 27:21

The English Standar Version

The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and a man is tested by his praise.

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:25

Now in all Israel there was no one so much to be praised for his handsome appearance as Absalom. From the sole of his foot to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.

Job 28:1

"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place for gold that they refine.

Psalm 12:6

The words of the LORD are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times.

Psalm 66:10

For you, O God, have tested us; you have tried us as silver is tried.

Proverbs 17:3

The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the LORD tests hearts.

Zechariah 13:9

And I will put this third into the fire, and refine them as one refines silver, and test them as gold is tested. 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 as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, and they will bring offerings in righteousness to the LORD.[1]

Luke 6:26

"Woe to you, when all people speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the tested genuineness of your faith -- more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire -- may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 4:12

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

1 Samuel 18:30

Then the princes of the Philistines came out to battle, and as often as they came out David had more success than all the servants of Saul, so that his name was highly esteemed.