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21 A crucible is for refining silver and a smelter is for gold,
and a person is tested by his praise.[a]
22 Even if you grind a stubborn fool
    like grain with a mortar and pestle,
his stupidity will not leave him.

23 Be certain that you know the condition of your flock very well.
Pay attention to your herds,

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 27:21 His praise is either the praise he gives or the praise he receives