Proverbs 20:28

Catholic Public Domain Version

Mercy and truth guard the king, and his throne is strengthened by clemency.

Cross References

Psalm 101:1

The prayer of the pauper, when he was anxious, and so he poured out his petition in the sight of the Lord.

Psalm 21:7

But I am a worm and not a man: a disgrace among men, and an outcast of the people.

Psalm 26:1

A Psalm of David, before he was sealed. The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the protector of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?

Psalm 40:11

But you, O Lord, have mercy on me, and raise me up again. And I will requite them.

Psalm 61:7

For he is my God and my Savior. He is my helper; I will not be expelled.

Proverbs 16:12

Those who act impiously are abominable to the king. For the throne is made firm by justice.

Proverbs 16:6

By mercy and truth, iniquity is redeemed. And by the fear of the Lord, one turns away from evil.

Proverbs 29:14

The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity.

Proverbs 3:3

Let not mercy and truth abandon you: encircle them around your throat, and inscribe them on the tablets of your heart.

Isaiah 16:5

And a throne will be prepared in mercy, and One shall sit upon it in truth, in the tabernacle of David, judging and seeking judgment, and quickly repaying what is just.

Daniel 4:24

Because of this, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you. And redeem your sins with alms, and your iniquities with mercy towards the poor. Perhaps he will forgive your offenses."