Proverbs 25:4-5
Proverbs 25:4-5 The Message (MSG)
Remove impurities from the silver and the silversmith can craft a fine chalice; Remove the wicked from leadership and authority will be credible and God-honoring.
Proverbs 25:4-5 New Century Version (NCV)
Remove the scum from the silver, so the silver can be used by the silversmith. Remove wicked people from the king’s presence; then his government will be honest and last a long time.
Proverbs 25:4-5 King James Version (KJV)
Take away the dross from the silver, And there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:4-5 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Take away the dross from the silver, And there comes out a vessel for the smith; Take away the wicked before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:4-5 American Standard Version (ASV)
Take away the dross from the silver, And there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner: Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:4-5 New International Version (NIV)
Remove the dross from the silver, and a silversmith can produce a vessel; remove wicked officials from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.
Proverbs 25:4-5 New King James Version (NKJV)
Take away the dross from silver, And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry. Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:4-5 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Take away the dross from the silver, And there comes out [the pure metal for] a vessel for the silversmith [to shape]. [2 Tim 2:21] Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:4-5 New Living Translation (NLT)
Remove the impurities from silver, and the sterling will be ready for the silversmith. Remove the wicked from the king’s court, and his reign will be made secure by justice.