Proverbs 20:28

Proverbs chapter 20 · verse 28 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

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

King James Version · 1611

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

American Standard Version · 1901

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

v.27The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, Searching all his innermost parts.

v.28This passage

v.29The glory of young men is their strength; And the beauty of old men is the hoary head.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Psalms 21:7
For the king trusteth in Jehovah; And through the lovingkindness of the Most High he shall not be moved.
Proverbs 16:6
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
Proverbs 29:14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
Psalms 61:7
He shall abide before God for ever: Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
Isaiah 16:5
And a throne shall be established in lovingkindness; and one shall sit thereon in truth, in the tent of David, judging, and seeking justice, and swift to do righteousness.