Proverbs 25:4 “Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will…”

Proverbs 25:4

Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

Take away the dross from the silver, And there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner:

Geneva Bible 1599

Take the drosse from the siluer, and there shall proceede a vessell for the finer.

Darby Translation

Take away the dross from the silver, and there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner:

Young's Literal Translation

Take away dross from silver, And a vessel for the refiner goeth forth,

Bible in Basic English

Take away the waste from silver, and a vessel will come out for the silver-worker.

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Cross references

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

Proverbs 17:3 Isaiah 1:25–27 1 Peter 1:7 Malachi 3:3 2 Timothy 2:20 2 Timothy 2:21

Proverbs 17:3 · BSB

A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.

Isaiah 1:25–27 · BSB

I will turn My hand against you; I will thoroughly purge your dross; I will remove all your impurities.

1 Peter 1:7 · BSB

so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Malachi 3:3 · BSB

And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness.

2 Timothy 2:20 · BSB

A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.

2 Timothy 2:21 · BSB

So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.

Also

Ezekiel 22:18 Malachi 3:2–3

Ezekiel 22:18 · BSB

“Son of man, the house of Israel has become dross to Me. All of them are copper, tin, iron, and lead inside the furnace; they are but the dross of silver.

Malachi 3:2–3 · BSB

But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.

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

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