Individual according to his praise

In my Bible reading for today I came across Proverbs 27:21, which states: "The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace is for gold; and an individual is according to his praise." I searched on that scripture in the WT Library and found a very interesting explanation of it: "The inspired proverb shows that praise can act like a touchstone, saying: “The melting-pot is for silver and the crucible for gold, but praise is the test of character.” (Proverbs 27:21, The New English Bible) Yes, praise may foster feelings of superiority or pride, leading to a person’s downfall. On the other hand, it can reveal his modesty and humility if he acknowledges his indebtedness to Jehovah for anything he has done that has brought him praise. - w98 2/1 p. 31 Is It Praise or Flattery?"