4 Remove impurities from the silver and the silversmith can craft a fine chalice; 5 Remove the wicked from leadership and authority will be credible and God-honoring.
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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.