Proverbs 25:4
Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner.
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
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, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
5Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Cross References
Psalms 66:10For you, God, have tested us. You have refined us, as silver is refined.
Isaiah 1:25I will turn my hand on you, thoroughly purge away your dross, and will take away all your tin.
Malachi 3:2“But who can endure the day of his coming? And who will stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner’s fire, and like launderers’ soap;
2 Timothy 2:20Now in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of clay. Some are for honour and some for dishonour.
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 →