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

ASV - The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; And a man is `tried' by his praise.

BBE - The heating-pot is for silver and the oven-fire for gold, and a man is measured by what he is praised for.

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

YLT - A refining pot `is' for silver, and a furnace for gold, And a man according to his praise.

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