Proverbs 17:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 17:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 17:3 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 17:3 — KJV
“The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.”
— Proverbs 17:3 (KJV)
Proverbs 17:3 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 17:3
“As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:3: fining, pot, silver
“And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:3: silver, gold, lord
“Behold, the money, which we found in our sacks' mouths, we brought again unto thee out of the land of Canaan: how then should we steal out of thy lord's house silver or gold?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:3: silver, gold, lord
“Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the LORD; gold, and silver, and brass,”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:3: silver, gold, lord
“And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or more.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:3: silver, gold, lord
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