4 Remove the dross from the silver, and a silversmith can produce a vessel;
4 Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
4 Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel;
4 Remove impurities from the silver and the silversmith can craft a fine chalice;
4 Take away the dross from silver, And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry.
4 Remove the impurities from silver, and the sterling will be ready for the silversmith.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:4
Commentary on Proverbs 25:4-5
(Read Proverbs 25:4-5)
For a prince to suppress vice, and reform his people, is the best way to support his government.