Proverbs 27:21

Tree of Life Version

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:25

Now in all Israel there was none as handsome as Absalom—so highly praised. 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 where gold is refined.

Psalm 12:6

“Because of the oppression of the poor, because of the groaning of the needy, now will I arise,” says Adonai. “I will put him in the safe place— he pants for it.”

Psalm 66:10

For You have tested us, O God— You have purified us, as silver is refined.

Proverbs 17:3

A crucible is for silver and a furnace is for gold, but Adonai tests the heart.

Zechariah 13:9

This third I will bring through the fire. I will refine them as silver is refined, and will 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 answer, ‘Adonai is my God.’

Malachi 3:3

And He will sit as a smelter or a purifier of silver, and He will cleanse the sons of Levi, and purify them like gold or silver. Then they will become for Adonai those who present an offering in righteousness.

Luke 6:26

Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for their fathers used to treat the false prophets the same way.”

1 Peter 1:7

These trials are so that the true metal of your faith (far more valuable than gold, which perishes though refined by fire) may come to light in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Messiah Yeshua.

1 Peter 4:12

Loved ones, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal taking place among you to test you—as though something strange were happening to you.

1 Samuel 18:30

When the chiefs of the Philistines marched out, as often as they came out, David proved more successful than all of Saul’s officers. So his name became highly esteemed.