Jewish Publication Society of America Version (JPS1917) - Proverbs 27:21 >

The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, and a man is tried by his praise.

King James Version (KJV) - Proverbs 27:21 >

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

Berean Study Bible (BSB) - Proverbs 27:21 >

A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but a man is tested by the praise accorded him.