Proverbs 25:4

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 25:4

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

Take away the tarnish from silver, and a most pure vessel will go forth.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

Take ye away the dross from the silver, and a vessel shall come forth for the goldsmith.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 25:4

TakeawayH1898VerbthedrossH5509Noun MasculinefromthesilverH3701Noun MasculineandthereshallcomeforthH3318VerbavesselH3627Noun MasculineforthefinerH6884Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 25:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 25:4

Summary

Removing impurities produces valuable vessels

Event

Refining silver metaphor

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC