Proverbs 25:4

4 Remove the dross from the silver, and a silversmith can produce a vessel;

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
4 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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