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Proverbs 17:3

Proverbs chapter 17 · verse 3 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.

Context

v.2A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.

v.3This passage

v.4An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; Anda liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 27:21

    The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; And a man istriedby his praise.

  • Jeremiah 17:10

    I, Jehovah, search the mind, I try the heart, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings.

  • Isaiah 48:10

    Behold, I have refined thee, but not as silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.

  • 1 Peter 1:7

    that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold that perisheth though it is proved by fire, may be found unto praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ:

  • Revelation 2:23

    And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he that searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto each one of you according to your works.

  • Psalms 66:10

    For thou, O God, hast proved us: Thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.