Proverbs 25:4

World English Bible (WEB)

Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner.

In context

2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

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

4 Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner.

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

6 Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;

WEB World English Bible: Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner.
KJV King James Version: Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
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.