Proverbs 25:4

4 Beat the drossy silver, and it shall be made entirely pure.

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 a matter: but the glory of a king honours business.

3 Heaven is high, and earth is deep, and a king's heart is unsearchable.

4 Beat the drossy silver, and it shall be made entirely pure.

5 Slay the ungodly from before the king, and his throne shall prosper in righteousness.

6 Be not boastful in the presence of the king, and remain not in the places of princes;