4 Take away the dross from the silver , And there comes out a vessel for the smith ; 5 Take away the wicked before the king , And his throne will 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.