Proverbs 17:3
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King James Version (modern wording)
The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD tries the hearts.
Proverbs 17:3 (KJV)
American Standard Version
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.
Proverbs 17:3 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
Proverbs 17:3 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 17:3 say?
Proverbs 17:3 in modern King James wording reads: "The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD tries the hearts."
Where is Proverbs 17:3 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 17:3 is verse 3 of chapter 17 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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