Proverbs 20:28

A Conservative Version

Kindness and truth preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by kindness.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:14

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

Proverbs 16:12

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs 16:6

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

Psalm 101:1

I will sing of loving kindness and justice. To thee, O LORD, I will sing praises.

Psalm 26:1

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

Psalm 21:7

For the king trusts in LORD. And through the loving kindness of the Most High he shall not be moved.

Isaiah 16:5

And a throne shall be established in loving kindness, and he shall sit on it in truth, in the tent of David, judging, and seeking justice, and swift to do righteousness.

Psalm 61:7

He shall abide before God forever. O prepare loving kindness and truth that they may preserve him.

Psalm 40:11

Withhold thou not thy tender mercies from me, O LORD. Let thy loving kindness and thy truth continually preserve me,

Proverbs 3:3

Let not kindness and truth forsake thee. Bind them about thy neck, write them upon the tablet of thy heart,

Daniel 4:24

This is the interpretation, O king, and it is the decree of the Most High, which has come upon my lord the king: