Proverbs 25:4

4 Remove the scum from the silver. Then the master worker can make something.

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 When God hides a matter, he gets glory. When kings figure out a matter, they get glory.

3 The heavens are high and the earth is deep. In the same way, the minds of kings are hard to figure out.

4 Remove the scum from the silver. Then the master worker can make something.

5 Remove sinful people from where the king is. When he does what is right, his kingdom will be secure.

6 Don't brag in front of the king. Don't claim a place among great people.