Proverbs 27:21-23
Christian Standard Bible
21 As a crucible refines silver,
and a smelter refines gold,
so a person should refine his praise.(A)
22 Though you grind a fool
in a mortar with a pestle along with grain,
you will not separate his foolishness from him.(B)
23 Know well the condition of your flock,(C)
and pay attention to your herds,
Proverbs 27:21-23
New International Version
21 The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,(A)
but people are tested by their praise.
22 Though you grind a fool in a mortar,
grinding them like grain with a pestle,
you will not remove their folly from them.
23 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks,(B)
give careful attention to your herds;
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