Proverbs 25:4

New English Translation

Remove the dross from the silver, and material for the silversmith will emerge;

Cross References

Psalm 66:10

For you, O God, tested us; you purified us like refined silver.

Proverbs 17:3

The crucible is for refining silver and the furnace is for gold, likewise the Lord tests hearts.

Proverbs 25:3

As the heaven is high and the earth is deep so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

Proverbs 26:23

Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.

Ezekiel 22:18

“Son of man, the house of Israel has become slag to me. All of them are like bronze, tin, iron, and lead in the furnace; they are the worthless slag of silver.

1 Peter 1:7

Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold – gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away – and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.