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·Remove [Separate] the ·scum [dross] from the silver,
    so ·the silver can be used by the silversmith [L a vessel will come out for refining].
·Remove [Separate] wicked people from the king’s presence;
    then his ·government [L throne] will be ·honest and last a long time [L established in righteousness].

Don’t ·brag [honor yourself] to the king
    and ·act as if you are great [L don’t stand in the place of important people].

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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)

Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence,
    and do not claim a place among his great men;

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