Proverbs 27:21-23

English Standard Version Anglicised

^21 (A)The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold,
    and a man is tested by his praise.
^22 (B)Crush a fool in a mortar with a pestle
    along with crushed grain,
    yet his folly will not depart from him.
^23 (C)Know well the condition of your flocks,
    and ^(D)give attention to your herds,