Proverbs 27:21-23

Tree of Life Version

²¹A crucible is for silver and a furnace is for gold,
but a person is proved by the praise he receives.

²²Even if you pound the fool along with the grain in a mortar with a pestle,
his foolishness would never leave him.

²³Know well the condition of your flocks,
pay attention to your herds,

Tree of Life Version (TLV)