Proverbs 20:28

Bible in Basic English 1965

Mercy and good faith keep the king safe, and the seat of his power is based on upright acts.

Cross References

Psalm 101:1

A Psalm. Of David. I will make a song of mercy and righteousness; to you, O Lord, will I make melody.

Psalm 21:7

For the king has faith in the Lord, and through the mercy of the Most High he will not be moved.

Psalm 26:1

Of David. O Lord, be my judge, for my behaviour has been upright: I have put my faith in the Lord, I am not in danger of slipping.

Psalm 40:11

Take not away your gentle mercies from me, O Lord; let your mercy and your faith keep me safe for ever.

Psalm 61:7

May the seat of his authority be before God for ever; may mercy and righteousness keep him safe.

Proverbs 16:12

Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.

Proverbs 16:6

By mercy and good faith evil-doing is taken away: and by the fear of the Lord men are turned away from evil.

Proverbs 29:14

The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.

Proverbs 3:3

Let not mercy and good faith go from you; let them be hanging round your neck, recorded on your heart;

Isaiah 16:5

Then a king's seat will be based on mercy, and one will be seated on it in the tent of David for ever; judging uprightly, and quick to do righteousness.

Daniel 4:24

This is the sense of it, O King, and it is the decision of the Most High which has come on my lord the king: