Proverbs 25:4

Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner;

Proverbs 17:3

The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.

Isaiah 1:25-27

and I will turn my hand on you, thoroughly purge away your dross, and will take away all your tin.

2 Timothy 2:20-21

Now in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of clay. Some are for honor, and some for dishonor.

Ezekiel 22:18

Son of man, the house of Israel is become dross to me: all of them are brass and tin and iron and lead, in the midst of the furnace; they are the dross of silver.

Malachi 3:2-3

"But who can endure the day of his coming? And who will stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire, and like launderer's soap;

1 Peter 1:7

that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ --

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

General references

Proverbs 17:3
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.
Isaiah 1:25
and I will turn my hand on you, thoroughly purge away your dross, and will take away all your tin.
Malachi 3:3
and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them as gold and silver; and they shall offer to Yahweh offerings in righteousness.
2 Timothy 2:20
Now in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of clay. Some are for honor, and some for dishonor.
1 Peter 1:7
that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ --