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Like the sky for height or the earth for depth
    is the heart of kings — unfathomable.
Remove the impurities from the silver,
    and the smith has material to make a vessel.
Remove the wicked from the king’s presence,
    and his throne will rest firmly on righteousness.

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As the heavens are high and the earth is deep,
    so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

Remove the dross from the silver,
    and a silversmith can produce a vessel;
remove wicked officials from the king’s presence,(A)
    and his throne will be established(B) through righteousness.(C)

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