Proverbs 20:28

¶ Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.

Mercy {H2617} and truth {H571} preserve {H5341} the king {H4428}: and his throne {H3678} is upholden {H5582} by mercy {H2617}.

Grace and truth preserve a king; with grace he upholds his throne.

Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.

Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.

Commentary

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Cross-References

  • Proverbs 16:12 (5 votes)

    ¶ [It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

  • Proverbs 29:14 (5 votes)

    ¶ The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

  • Proverbs 16:6 (4 votes)

    ¶ By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD [men] depart from evil.

  • Psalms 26:1 (4 votes)

    ¶ [A Psalm] of David. Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; [therefore] I shall not slide.

  • Psalms 101:1 (4 votes)

    ¶ A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.

  • Psalms 21:7 (3 votes)

    ¶ For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.

  • Psalms 61:7 (2 votes)

    He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, [which] may preserve him.