Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 17:3
“The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 17:3 Context
1Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. 2A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. 3The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. 4A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. 5Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. 6Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
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Other Translations
The fining pot is for siluer, and the furnace for gold: but the Lord trieth the hearts.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the LORD tests hearts.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The heating-pot is for silver and the oven-fire for gold, but the Lord is the tester of hearts.
- Basic English Bible
The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but Jehovah trieth the hearts.
- Darby Bible
The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
- Webster's Bible
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.
- World English Bible
A refining pot [is] for silver, and a furnace for gold, And the trier of hearts [is] Jehovah.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but the LORD trieth the hearts.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the LORD tests hearts.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The heating-pot is for silver and the oven-fire for gold, but the Lord is the tester of hearts.
- Basic English Bible
The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but Jehovah trieth the hearts.
- Darby Bible
The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
- Webster's Bible
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.
- World English Bible
A refining pot [is] for silver, and a furnace for gold, And the trier of hearts [is] Jehovah.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but the LORD trieth the hearts.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:3
17:4 False lips - To false accusations and calumnies, which give him occasion and encouragement to do mischief.