Proverbs 25:4

4 Remove the dross from silver, and it will become a vessel for the smith.

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 The glory of God conceals things, but the glory of kings searches out things.

3 As heaven is to height and the earth is to depth, so [is] the heart of kings--there is no searching.

4 Remove the dross from silver, and it will become a vessel for the smith.

5 Remove the wicked before a king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

6 Do not promote yourself before the king, and in the place of the great ones do not stand.