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

Proverbs 27:21 (Living Bible)
21 The purity of silver and gold can be tested in a crucible, but a man is tested by his reaction to men’s praise.

Proverbs 27:21 Amplified Bible
21 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold [to separate the impurities of the metal],
And each is tested by the praise given to him [and his response to it, whether humble or proud].

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