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Proverbs 25:4
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Proverbs 25:4
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Remove the dross from the silver, and a silversmith can produce a vessel;
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Proverbs 25:4 in Other Translations
KJV
4
Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
ESV
4
Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel;
NLT
4
Remove the impurities from silver, and the sterling will be ready for the silversmith.
MSG
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Remove impurities from the silver and the silversmith can craft a fine chalice;
CSB
4
Remove impurities from silver, and a vessel will be produced for a silversmith.
Proverbs 25:4 In-Context
2
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.
3
As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
4
Remove the dross from the silver, and a silversmith can produce a vessel;
5
remove wicked officials from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.
6
Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men;
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