Proverbs 20:28
What does Proverbs 20:28 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 20:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Mercy and good faith keep the king safe, and the seat of his power is based on upright acts.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Kindness and truth keep a king, And he hath supported by kindness his throne.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Mercy and truth preserve the king, and his throne is strengthened by clemency.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Mercy and truth preserve the king; and he upholdeth his throne by mercy.
Context
Cross references
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.
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