World English Bible
Proverbs 25:4
“Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner;”
Verse in context — Proverbs 25
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It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
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As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
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Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner;
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Take away the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
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Don't exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;