Proverbs 25:4

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

Proverbs 25:4 in Other Translations

4 Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.

4 Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel;

4 Remove the impurities from silver, and the sterling will be ready for the silversmith.

4 Remove impurities from the silver and the silversmith can craft a fine chalice;

4 Take away the dross from the silver, And there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner:

4 Take the impurities out of silver, and a vessel is ready for the silversmith to mold.

4 Remove impurities from silver, and a vessel will be produced for a silversmith.

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 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;