Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Behold, I have refined thee, but not as silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

See, I have been testing you for myself like silver; I have put you through the fire of trouble.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Behold, I have refined thee, but not as silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.

World English Bible (WEB)

Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have chosen you in the furnace of affliction.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Lo, I have refined thee, and not with silver, I have chosen thee in a furnace of affliction.