Holy Scripture
Proverbs 25:4
A church father on this verse
“Remove the dross from the silver, etc. Remove the surface of the letter from the sacred word, and you will find the purest meaning hidden by the subtlety of the letter, and spiritual mysteries were concealed under the figures of carnal ceremonies.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
4Beat the drossy silver, And it shall be made entirely pure.
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In context
2The glory of God conceals a matter: But the glory of a king honors business.
3Heaven is high, and earth is deep, And a king’s heart is unsearchable.
— Proverbs 25:4 —
5Slay the ungodly from before the king, And his throne shall prosper in righteousness.
6Be not boastful in the presence of the king, And remain not in the places of princes;