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Proverbs 20:28
28Mercy and truth preserve the king; and he upholdeth his throne by mercy.
Proverbs 20:28 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
- New International Version (NIV)Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king, and by steadfast love his throne is upheld.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Mercy and truth preserve the king, And by lovingkindness he upholds his throne.
Context of Proverbs 20:28
26A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them. 27Man's spirit is the lamp of Jehovah, searching all the inner parts of the belly. Mercy and truth preserve the king; and he upholdeth his throne by mercy. 29The glory of young men is their strength; and the beauty of old men is the grey head. 30Wounding stripes purge away evil, and strokes [purge] the inner parts of the belly.
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חֶ֣סֶד וֶ֭אֱמֶת יִצְּרוּ־מֶ֑לֶךְ וְסָעַ֖ד בַּחֶ֣סֶד כִּסְאֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 20:28
- Proverbs 16:6By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for; and by the fear of Jehovah [men] depart from evil.
- Psalms 61:7He shall abide before God for ever: bestow loving-kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
- Psalms 101:1I will sing of loving-kindness and judgment: unto thee, Jehovah, will I sing psalms.
- Proverbs 16:12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
- Proverbs 29:14A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
- Psalms 21:7For the king confideth in Jehovah: and through the loving-kindness of the Most High he shall not be moved.
- Psalms 26:1Judge me, O Jehovah, for I have walked in mine integrity, and I have confided in Jehovah: I shall not slip.
- Isaiah 16:5And a throne shall be established in mercy: and in the tent of David there shall sit upon it, in truth, one judging and seeking justice and hastening righteousness.
Commentaries on Proverbs 20:28
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 28Mercy 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.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 28Verse 28 Mercy and truth are the glories of God's throne.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 28God's constant love and loyalty are linked to his agreement with his people (see Exodus 34:5–7; Deuteronomy 7:7–9). The king acts as God's representative on earth, so God will guard him (see 2 Samuel 7).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2828. (Compare Pr 3:3; 16:6, 12).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 20
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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