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Proverbs 17:3

Trials and adversityGod's power and sovereignty

1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.

2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.

4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

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BSB
A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
KJV
The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
WEB
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts.
ASV
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.
DARBY
The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but Jehovah trieth the hearts.
BLB
The crucible [is] for silver and the furnace for gold, and the One testing hearts [is] YHWH.
ÅB
Der er digel for sølv og ovn for gull; men den som prøver hjertene, er Herren.
OTB
Smeltedigelen er for sølv og ovnen for gull, men Herren prøver hjertene.
B1930
Der er digel for sølv og ovn for gull; men den som prøver hjertene, er Herren.

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Cross references

  • Isaiah 48:10

    Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.

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  • Jeremiah 17:10

    I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.

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  • Psalms 26:2

    Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.

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  • Proverbs 27:21

    As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.

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  • 1 Chronicles 29:17

    I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.

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  • 1 Peter 1:7

    That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

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  • Psalms 66:10

    For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.

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  • Revelation 2:23

    And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.

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