King James Bible
KJVThe fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 17:3
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 17:3 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | As silver is tried by fire, and gold in the furnace: so the Lord trieth the hearts. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but Jehovah trieth the hearts. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. | |
World English BibleWEB | The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A refining pot is for silver, and a furnace for gold, And the trier of hearts is Jehovah. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD tries the hearts. |
American Standard Version
ASVThe refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAs silver is tried by fire, and gold in the furnace: so the Lord trieth the hearts.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but Jehovah trieth the hearts.
English Revised Version
ERVThe fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
World English Bible
WEBThe refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA refining pot is for silver, and a furnace for gold, And the trier of hearts is Jehovah.
American King James Version
AKJVThe fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD tries the hearts.
King James Bible
KJVThe fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
American Standard Version
ASVThe refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAs silver is tried by fire, and gold in the furnace: so the Lord trieth the hearts.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but Jehovah trieth the hearts.
English Revised Version
ERVThe fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
World English Bible
WEBThe refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA refining pot is for silver, and a furnace for gold, And the trier of hearts is Jehovah.
American King James Version
AKJVThe fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD tries the hearts.