Proverbs 25:4

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

Cross References

Proverbs 17:3

Just as silver is tested by fire, and gold is tested in the furnace, so also does the Lord test hearts.

Proverbs 25:3

Heaven above, and earth below, and the heart of kings are each unsearchable.

Proverbs 26:23

In the same manner as an earthen vessel, if it were adorned with impure silver, conceited lips are allied with a wicked heart.

Ezekiel 22:18

"Son of man, the house of Israel has become like dross to me. All these are brass, and tin, and iron, and lead in the midst of the furnace; they have become like the dross of silver.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the testing of your faith, which is much more precious than gold tested by fire, may be found in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.