Proverbs 25:4

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

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

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

Take away the rust from silver, and there shall come forth a most pure vessel:

GNV

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

JPS

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

LXXE

Beat the drossy silver, and it shall be made entirely pure.

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Original-language editions

WLC

הָג֣וֹ סִיגִ֣ים מִכָּ֑סֶף וַיֵּצֵ֖א לַצֹּרֵ֣ף כֶּֽלִי׃

LXX-Br

Τύπτε ἀδόκιμον ἀργύριον, καὶ καθαρισθήσεται καθαρὸν ἅπαν.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

• 2 Timothy 2:20–21A 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. So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a…
• Ezekiel 22:18“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.
• Proverbs 17:3A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
• Malachi 3:2–3But 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. And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons…
• Isaiah 1:25–27I will turn My hand against you; I will thoroughly purge your dross; I will remove all your impurities. I will restore your judges as at first, and your counselors as at the beginning. After that you will be called the…
• 1 Peter 1:7so 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.

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