4 Take away dross from silver, And a vessel for the refiner goeth forth, 5 Take away the wicked before a king, And established in righteousness is his throne.

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.