Proverbs 25:4

4 Take away the 1dross from the silver, And there comes out a vessel for the 2smith;

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 conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable .
4 Take away the dross from the silver, And there comes out a vessel for the smith;
5 Take away the wicked before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.
6 Do not claim honor in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of great men;

Cross References 2

  • 1. Proverbs 26:23; Ezekiel 22:18
  • 2. Malachi 3:2, 3
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