New American Standard Bible 1995
Proverbs 20:28
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 winnows the wicked, And drives the threshing wheel over them. 27The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, Searching all the innermost parts of his being. Loyalty and truth preserve the king, And he upholds his throne by righteousness. 29The glory of young men is their strength, And the honor of old men is their gray hair. 30Stripes that wound scour away evil, And strokes reach the innermost parts.
Read all of Proverbs 20Proverbs 20:28 word by word
חֶ֣סֶד וֶ֭אֱמֶת יִצְּרוּ־מֶ֑לֶךְ וְסָעַ֖ד בַּחֶ֣סֶד כִּסְאֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 20:28
- Proverbs 16:6By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of the Lord one keeps away from evil.
- Psalms 61:7He will abide before God forever; Appoint lovingkindness and truth that they may preserve him.
- Psalms 101:1I will sing of lovingkindness and justice, To You, O Lord, I will sing praises.
- Proverbs 16:12It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness.
- Proverbs 29:14If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
- Psalms 21:7For the king trusts in the Lord, And through the lovingkindness of the Most High he will not be shaken.
- Psalms 26:1Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, And I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.
- Isaiah 16:5A throne will even be established in lovingkindness, And a judge will sit on it in faithfulness in the tent of David; Moreover, he will seek justice And be prompt in 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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Notes
- 1. Proverbs 20:28 Lit Covenant loyalty ↩
- 2. Proverbs 20:28 Prov 29:14 ↩
- 3. Proverbs 20:28 Lit Covenant loyalty ↩
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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