As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth,
    so the heart of kings is (A)unsearchable.
Take away (B)the dross from the silver,
    and (C)the smith has material for a vessel;
take away (D)the wicked from the presence of the king,
    and his (E)throne will be established in righteousness.

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As the heavens are high and the earth is deep,
    so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

Remove the dross from the silver,
    and a silversmith can produce a vessel;
remove wicked officials from the king’s presence,(A)
    and his throne will be established(B) through righteousness.(C)

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