jeremiah 6:29
The bellows blow fiercely, the lead is consumed by the fire; in vain the refining goes on, for the wicked are not removed. (from the New Standard Revised Version [NRSV]) Nota bene: “The melting point of lead—at 327.5 °C (621.5 °F)—is very low compared to most metals. Its boiling point of 1749 °C (3180 °F) […]