Proverbs 17:3

English Standard Version

3 The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the Lord tests hearts. (1Ch 29:17; Ps 26:2; Pr 27:21; Jer 17:10; Mal 3:3)

New International Version

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

New International Reader’s Version

3 Fire tests silver, and heat tests gold. But the LORD tests our hearts.

King James Version

3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.