Proverbs 25:4

“Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.”

Proverbs 25:5

“Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.”

Isaiah 27:8

“In measure, when it shooteth forth, thou wilt debate with it: he stayeth his rough wind in the day of the east wind.”