Proverbs 17:3

Proverbs 17:3 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

3The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,

but the Lord tests the heart.

3The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,

But the Lord tests hearts.

3The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,

But the Lord tests hearts. [Ps 26:2; Prov 27:21; Jer 17:10; Mal 3:3]

3A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold,

but the Lord is the tester of hearts.

3The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold;

But Jehovah trieth the hearts.

3As is the fining pot for siluer, and the fornace for golde, so the Lord trieth the heartes.

3The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold,

but Yahweh tests the hearts.

3Fire tests silver, and heat tests gold.

But the Lord tests our hearts.

3You need a hot fire to make silver and gold become pure.

It is the Lord who does that for people,

to show what they are really like.

3A refining pot [is] for silver, and a furnace for gold, || And the trier of hearts [is] YHWH.