Proverbs 20:28

Modern English Version

Mercy and truth preserve the king, and his throne is sustained by love.

Cross References

Psalm 101:1

I will sing of mercy and justice; to You, O  Lord, will I sing praises.

Psalm 21:7

For the king trusts in the Lord, and by the lovingkindness of the Most High he shall not be moved.

Psalm 26:1

Vindicate me, O  Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord; therefore I will not waver.

Psalm 40:11

Withhold not Your mercy from me, O  Lord; let Your lovingkindness and Your truth continually preserve me.

Psalm 61:7

May he sit enthroned before God forever; appoint mercy and truth to guard him.

Proverbs 16:12

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

Proverbs 16:6

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged, and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

Proverbs 29:14

If a king truthfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.

Proverbs 3:3

Let not mercy and truth forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.

Isaiah 16:5

In mercy the throne shall be established; and one who judges and seeks justice and is diligent in righteousness shall sit on it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging.

Daniel 4:24

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