The verb 'to fine' (mod. 'refine') is used in Job 28:1 'Surely there is a vein for silver, and a place for gold where they fine it' (RV 'which they refine'). 'Fining' occurs in Pr 17:3; 27:21; and 'finer' in Pr 25:4 'a vessel for the finer' (Amer. RV 'refiner'). See Refiner.
"Surely there is a mine for silver And a place where they refine gold.
The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the LORD tests hearts.
Take away the dross from the silver, And there comes out a vessel for the smith;
The crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold, And each is tested by the praise accorded him.
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