Proverbs 27:21

As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.
— Proverbs 27:21, King James Version

In other translations

World English Bible (WEB)

The crucible is for silver, And the furnace for gold; But man is refined by his praise.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; And a man istriedby his praise.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

A refining pot <FI>is<Fi> for silver, and a furnace for gold, And a man according to his praise.