21 The (A)crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold,
And each (B)is tested by the praise accorded him.
22 Though you (C)pound the fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain,
His foolishness still will not leave him.

23 (D)Know well the [a]condition of your flocks,
And pay attention to your herds;

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 27:23 Lit face

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