Proverbs 25:4
Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
More from Proverbs 25
Verse 1
These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
Verse 2
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.
Verse 3
The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
Verse 5
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.