American Standard Version
"The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts. "
— Proverbs 17:3, American Standard Version
“The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the Lord trieth the hearts.”
“The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.”
“The crucible is for refining silver and the furnace is for gold, likewise the LORD tests hearts.”
“As silver is tried by fire, and gold in the furnace: so the Lord trieth the hearts.”
“The heating-pot is for silver and the oven-fire for gold, but the Lord is the tester of hearts.”
“The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the Lord trieth the hearts.”
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.
An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; Anda liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; Andhe that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.