Proverbs 20:28

WEB

²⁸Love and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love.

KJV

²⁸Mercy^[+] and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.

BSB

²⁸Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.

FBV

²⁸Trustworthy love and faithfulness keep a king safe; trustworthy love supports his rule.

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Extra References

Proverbs 16:12

¹²It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.

Psalms 26:1

¹Judge me, LORD, for I have walked in my integrity. I have trusted also in the LORD without wavering.

Proverbs 29:14

¹⁴The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

Psalms 101:1

¹I will sing of loving kindness and justice. To you, LORD, I will sing praises.

Psalms 21:7

⁷For the king trusts in the LORD. Through the loving kindness of the Most High, he shall not be moved.

Proverbs 16:6

⁶By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

Isaiah 16:5

⁵A throne will be established in loving kindness. One will sit on it in truth, in the tent of David, judging, seeking justice, and swift to do righteousness.

Psalms 61:7

⁷He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.