Proverbs 20:28
 Proverbs 20:28 
New International Version (© 2011)
Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.

King James Bible
Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.

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

Young's Literal Translation
Kindness and truth keep a king, And he hath supported by kindness his throne.

Proverbs 20:28 Additional Translations
Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

Mercy and truth preserve the king - These are the brightest jewels in the royal crown; and those kings who are most governed by them have the stablest government.

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mercy

Proverbs 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

Psalm 61:7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

Psalm 101:1 I will sing of mercy and judgment: to you, O LORD, will I sing.

his

Proverbs 16:12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs 29:14 The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

Psalm 21:7 For the king trusts in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.

Psalm 26:1 Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in my integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.

Isaiah 16:5 And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit on it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment...

Proverbs 20:28 Parallel Commentaries
Acts Based Faith Faithfulness Good Kindness Love Mercy Power Preserve Righteousness Safe Seat Secure Supported Sustained Throne Truth Upheld Upholden Upholdeth Upholds Upright
Acts Based Faith Faithfulness Good Kindness Love Mercy Power Preserve Righteousness Safe Seat Secure Supported Sustained Throne Truth Upheld Upholden Upholdeth Upholds Upright
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Psalm 40:11 Do not withhold your mercy from me, LORD; may your love and faithfulness always protect me.
Proverbs 29:14 If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.