Proverbs 25:4

4 Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel will come out for the refiner.

Proverbs 25:4 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 25:4

Take away the dross from the silver
By putting it into the furnace, and purging it from it: and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer;
not out of the furnace, a vessel formed and shaped, but pure silver shall come out of it for the refiner; of which a vessel may be made, very honourable, beautiful, and fit for use: the application of it is in ( Proverbs 25:5 ) .

Proverbs 25:4 In-Context

2 It is the glory of God to hide something and the glory of kings to discover something.

3 Like the high heavens and the depths of the earth, so the mind of a king is unsearchable.

4 Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel will come out for the refiner.

5 Remove the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

6 Don't exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or stand in the place of important people,