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

23 (C)Know well the condition of your flocks,
    and (D)give attention to your herds,

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