Proverbs 27:21

English Standard Version

21 The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and a man is tested by his praise. (Pr 17:3)

New International Version

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

New International Reader’s Version

21 Fire tests silver, and heat tests gold. But people are tested by the praise they receive.

King James Version

21 As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.