Proverbs 27:21

A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but a man is tested by the praise accorded him.

Cross References (12)

  • Proverbs 17:3 (9)

    A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.

  • Zechariah 13:9 (5)

    This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My n

  • Psalms 66:10 (4)

    For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us like silver.

  • 1 Peter 1:7 (3)

    so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may resul

  • Malachi 3:3 (3)

    And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silve

  • 2 Samuel 15:6–12 (2)

    Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for justice. In this way he stole the hearts of the men of I

  • 1 Samuel 18:15–16 (2)

    When Saul saw that David was very successful, he was afraid of him.

  • 1 Samuel 18:30 (2)

    Every time the Philistine commanders came out for battle, David was more successful than all of Saul’s officers, so that

  • 1 Peter 4:12 (2)

    Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to yo

  • Psalms 12:6 (2)

    The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.

  • 1 Samuel 18:7–8 (2)

    And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.”

  • 2 Samuel 14:25 (2)

    Now there was not a man in all Israel as handsome and highly praised as Absalom. From the sole of his foot to the top of