Proverbs 25:4

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

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.

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

5 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

6 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:

KJV King James Version: Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
WEB World English Bible: Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth.
ASV American Standard Version: Take away the dross from the silver, And there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner:
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Take away dross from silver, And a vessel for the refiner goeth forth,
DBY Darby Translation: Take away the dross from the silver, and there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner:
WBS Webster Bible: Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.