3 Unless a person holds on diligently to the fear of the Lord, his house will be overthrown quickly. (WEB) 4 In the shaking of a sieve, the refuse remains, so does the filth of man in his thoughts. (WEB) 5 The furnace tests the potter’s vessels; so the test of a person is in his thoughts. (WEB)
Sirach 27:3–5
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Sirach 21:13–15
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Wisdom of Solomon 1:2–4
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Sirach 22:17–19
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Proverbs 27:21–23
21 A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but a man is tested by the praise accorded him. 22 Though you grind a fool like grain with mortar and a pestle, yet his folly will not depart from him. 23 Be sure to know the state of your flocks, and pay close attention…
Proverbs 17:2–4
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Sirach 2:4–6
4 Accept whatever is brought upon you, and be patient when you suffer humiliation. (WEB) 5 For gold is tried in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of humiliation. (WEB) 6 Put your trust in him, and he will help you. Make your ways straight, and set your hope on him. (WEB)
Proverbs 25:27–28
27 It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory. 28 Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.
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