Proverbs 27:21-23

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²¹The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold,
    and a man is judged by his praise.
²²Crush a fool in a mortar with a pestle
    along with crushed grain,
    yet his folly will not depart from him.

²³Know well the condition of your flocks,
and give attention to your herds;

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