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Take away the impurities from the silver,
    and a good smith can create something of value;
Take away the wicked from among the king’s advisors,
    and his reign will be established with integrity.

Do not claim to be important in the presence of the king
    or vie for a position within the company of great men.

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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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