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Proverbs 25:4-5
New International Version
Proverbs 25:4-5
New International Version
Proverbs 25:4-5
Amplified Bible
Proverbs 25:4-5
Amplified Bible
4
Take away the dross from the silver,
And there comes out [the pure metal for] a vessel for the silversmith [to shape].(A)
5
Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:4-5
New Living Translation
Proverbs 25:4-5
New Living Translation
4 Remove the impurities from silver,
and the sterling will be ready for the silversmith.
5 Remove the wicked from the king’s court,
and his reign will be made secure by justice.
Proverbs 25:4-5
English Standard Version
Proverbs 25:4-5
English Standard Version
4 Take away (A)the dross from the silver,
and (B)the smith has material for a vessel;
5 take away (C)the wicked from the presence of the king,
and his (D)throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:4-5
The Message
Proverbs 25:4-5
The Message
4-5 Remove impurities from the silver
and the silversmith can craft a fine chalice;
Remove the wicked from leadership
and authority will be credible and God-honoring.
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New Living Translation (NLT)
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English Standard Version (ESV) 
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The Message (MSG)
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