Proverbs 20:28

God's Word

Mercy and truth protect a king, and with mercy he maintains his throne.

Cross References

Psalm 101:1

I will sing about mercy and justice. O Lord, I will make music to praise you.

Psalm 21:7

Indeed, the king trusts the Lord, and through the mercy of the Most High, he will not be moved.

Psalm 26:1

Judge me favorably, O Lord, because I have walked with integrity and I have trusted you without wavering.

Psalm 40:11

Do not withhold your compassion from me, O Lord. May your mercy and your truth always protect me.

Psalm 61:7

May he sit enthroned in the presence of God forever. May mercy and truth protect him.

Proverbs 16:12

Wrongdoing is disgusting to kings because a throne is established through righteousness.

Proverbs 16:6

By mercy and faithfulness, peace is made with the Lord. By the fear of the Lord, evil is avoided.

Proverbs 29:14

When a king judges the poor with honesty, his throne will always be secure.

Proverbs 3:3

Do not let mercy and truth leave you. Fasten them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.

Isaiah 16:5

Then the Lord will set up a trusted king. He will rule faithfully. He is from the tent of David. He judges and searches for justice. He is quick to do what is right.

Daniel 4:24

“This is the meaning, Your Majesty. The Most High has decided to apply it to you, Your Majesty.