4 Take away the dross from the silver, and there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner: 5 take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:4-5

Commentary on Proverbs 25:4-5

(Read Proverbs 25:4-5)

For a prince to suppress vice, and reform his people, is the best way to support his government.