Pro 17:3 | TNotes | STEP | 17:3 The Lord’s refining fire (see Ps 66:10 ; Jer 9:7 ; Mal 3:2-3 ) separates what is precious from the impurities in a person’s heart (cp. Prov 16:2 ; 21:2 ; 27:21 ).

bPs 66:10►

cJer 9:7►

dMal 3:2-3►

eProv 16:2►

‏ Proverbs 17:3

17:3 ^a The Lord’s refining fire (see Ps 66:10 ^b; Jer 9:7 ^c; Mal 3:2-3 ^d) separates what is precious from the impurities in a person’s heart (cp. Prov 16:2 ^e; 21:2 ^f; 27:21 ^g).