Proverbs 27:21
What does Proverbs 27:21 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 27:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; And a man istriedby his praise.
KJV
King James Version · 1611As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; And a man istriedby his praise.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The heating-pot is for silver and the oven-fire for gold, and a man is measured by what he is praised for.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A refining pot <FI>is<Fi> for silver, and a furnace for gold, And a man according to his praise.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752As silver is tried in the fining-pot, and gold in the furnace: so a man is tried by the mouth of him that praiseth. The heart of the wicked seeketh after evils, but the righteous heart seeketh after knowledge.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; so let a man be to the mouth that praiseth him.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 66:10
For thou, O God, hast proved us: Thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.
- 1 Samuel 18:30
Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, as often as they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by.
- Proverbs 17:3
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.
- Malachi 3:3
and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them as gold and silver; and they shall offer unto Jehovah offerings in righteousness.
- Zechariah 13:9
And I will bring the third part into the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried. They shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people; and they shall say, Jehovah is my God.
- Psalms 12:6
The words of Jehovah are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, Purified seven times.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Proverbs 27
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Proverbs 27.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Community
The Bible emphasizes the importance of community as a reflection of God's design for humanity and a source of strength and growth
Topic
Bible Verses About Envy
Envy is a powerful emotion, often leading to discontent and harmful actions. The Bible warns against its dangers and encourages a godly perspective.
Topic
Bible Verses About Friendship
Explore how the Bible speaks about friendship, examining its importance, characteristics, and blessings in our lives.
What the Bible says about…
Verses for this moment
Verses for
Bible Verses for Anxiety Before a Job Interview
Quiet your nerves and walk in with steady steps — six verses to pray on the way.
Verses for
Bible Verses for When You Can't Sleep Because of Anxious Thoughts
Verses to read in bed when your mind won't stop.
Verses for
Bible Verses for Fear of Failure
When the fear of failing is louder than the dream — verses to keep moving.