Proverbs 27:20-22

The Message

²⁰ Hell has a voracious appetite,
    and lust just never quits.

²¹ The purity of silver and gold is tested
    by putting them in the fire;
The purity of human hearts is tested
    by giving them a little fame.

²² Pound on a fool all you like—
    you can’t pound out foolishness.