Proverbs 25:4
Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
In other versions
Take away the dross from the silver, And there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner:
ASV
Take away the waste from silver, and a vessel will come out for the silver-worker.
BBE
Take away the dross from the silver, and there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner:
DBY
Take away the dross from the silver, And material comes out for the refiner;
WEB
Take away dross from silver, And a vessel for the refiner goeth forth,
YLT
Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
ENG
Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
WBT
Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth.
BSB
In context
2It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.
3The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
5Take away the wicked from 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 men: