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Take the impurities out of silver and the artist can produce a thing of beauty. Keep evil advisers away from the king and his government will be known for its justice.

(A)When you stand before the king, don't try to impress him and pretend to be important.

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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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