'Praises' in the Bible

He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning,It will be counted as a curse to him [for it will either be annoying or his purpose will be suspect].

The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold [to separate the impurities of the metal],And each is tested by the praise given to him [and his response to it, whether humble or proud].

Her children rise up and call her blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired);Her husband also, and he praises her, saying,