Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 17:3

Sunday, May 3, 2026

The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart.
— Proverbs 17:3

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Proverbs 17:3
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"The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart."

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