Proverbs 25:4

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

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

Cross References

Ezekiel 22:18

Son of man, the house of Israel is become dross to me. All these are brass and tin and iron and lead in the midst of the furnace: they are become the dross of silver.

Proverbs 17:3

As silver is tried by fire, and gold in the furnace: so the Lord trieth the hearts.

1 Peter 1:7

That the trial of your faith (much more precious than gold which is tried by the fire) may be found unto praise and glory and honour at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

Proverbs 25:3

The heaven above, and the earth beneath, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.

Proverbs 26:23

Swelling lips joined with a corrupt heart, are like an earthen vessel adorned with silver dross.