Proverbs 27:21 in Files

Proverbs 27:21 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.

American Standard Version (ASV)
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; And a man is `tried' by his praise.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The heating-pot is for silver and the oven-fire for gold, and a man is measured by what he is praised for.

Darby English Bible (DBY)
The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; so let a man be to the mouth that praiseth him.

World English Bible (WEB)
The crucible is for silver, And the furnace for gold; But man is refined by his praise.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
A refining pot `is' for silver, and a furnace for gold, And a man according to his praise.