Proverbs 25:4

Take away the dross from the silver, 2 and material comes out for the refiner; 1

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

In Context

3As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, 2 so the hearts of kings are unsearchable. 1

5Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, 2 and his throne will be established in righteousness. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 66:10For you, God, have tested us. 2 You have refined us, as silver is refined. 1

Isaiah 1:25and I will turn my hand on you, 2 thoroughly purge away your dross, 2 and will take away all your tin. 1

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 25:3-4

Prudential Maxims. 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter. 3 The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable. Here is, 1. An instance given of the honour of God: It is his glory to conceal a matter. He needs not search into any thing, for he perfectly knows every thing by a clear and certain view, and nothing can be hidden from him; and yet his own way is in the sea and his path in the great waters. There is an… Read the whole commentary →

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