Proverbs 27:21
Berean Standard Bible
A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but a man is tested by the praise accorded him.
Context
19As water reflects the face,
so the heart reflects the true man. 20Sheol and Abaddon * are never satisfied;
so the eyes of man are never satisfied. 21A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold,
but a man is tested by the praise accorded him. 22Though you grind a fool like grain with mortar and a pestle,
yet his folly will not depart from him. 23Be sure to know the state of your flocks,
and pay close attention to your herds;
English text: Berean Standard Bible (BSB). English audio: Berean Standard Audio Bible.