Proverbs 25:4
King James VersionSource notes
“Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.”
Context
1These also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
2the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings to search out a matter.
3The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings unsearchable.
4Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
5Take away the wicked before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
6Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great
7For better that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.