Proverbs 17:3

Proverbs Of Solomon

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A wise servant will rule over the [unworthy] son who acts shamefully and brings disgrace [to the family]
And [the worthy servant] will share in the inheritance among the brothers.
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The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,
But the Lord tests hearts.
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An evildoer listens closely to wicked lips;
And a liar pays attention to a destructive and malicious tongue.

Silver and Gold

Lord Trieth The Hearts

Jehovah

Psalm 26:2

Examine me, O Lord, and try me;
Test my heart and my mind.

Proverbs 27:21

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].

Jeremiah 17:10

“I, the Lord, search and examine the mind,
I test the heart,
To give to each man according to his ways,
According to the results of his deeds.

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know also, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness and integrity. In the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things. So now with joy I have seen Your people who are present here, make their offerings willingly and freely to You.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the genuineness of your faith, which is much more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested and purified by fire, may be found to result in [your] praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Psalm 66:10

For You have tested us, O God;
You have refined us as silver is refined.

Isaiah 48:10

“Indeed, I have refined you, but not as silver;
I have tested and chosen you in the furnace of affliction.

Zechariah 13:9

“And I will bring the third part through the fire,
Refine them as silver is refined,
And test them as gold is tested.
They will call on My name,
And I will listen and answer them;
I will say, ‘They are My people,’
And they will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’”

Malachi 3:2-3

But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He is like a refiner’s fire and like launderer’s soap [which removes impurities and uncleanness].

Revelation 2:23

And I will kill her children (followers) with pestilence [thoroughly annihilating them], and all the churches will know [without any doubt] that I am He who searches the minds and hearts [the innermost thoughts, purposes]; and I will give to each one of you [a reward or punishment] according to your deeds.