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Proverbs 25:4

World English Bible

Take away the dross from the silver,
and material comes out for the refiner;

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Proverbs 25:4 in other translations

Take away the dross from the silver, And there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner:

Proverbs 25:4 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 25:4 in context

  1. 2It is the glory of God to conceal a thing,
    but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
  2. 3As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth,
    so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
  3. 4Take away the dross from the silver,
    and material comes out for the refiner;
  4. 5Take away the wicked from the king’s presence,
    and his throne will be established in righteousness.
  5. 6Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king,
    or claim a place among great men;