Proverbs 20:28

Modern King James Version

Mercy and truth preserve the king; and his throne is upheld by mercy.

Cross References

Psalm 101:1

A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and judgment; to You, O Jehovah, I will sing praise.

Psalm 21:7

For the king trusts in Jehovah, and in the mercy of the Most High; he shall not be moved.

Psalm 26:1

A Psalm of David. Judge me, O Jehovah; for I have walked in my truthfulness. I have trusted also in Jehovah; I shall not slide.

Psalm 40:11

Do not withhold Your tender mercies from me, O Jehovah; let Your loving-kindness and Your truth always watch over me.

Psalm 61:7

He shall abide before God forever; prepare mercy and truth to preserve him.

Proverbs 16:12

It is a hateful thing for kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs 16:6

By mercy and truth, iniquity is purged, and by the fear of Jehovah men turn away from evil.

Proverbs 29:14

A king who truly judges the weak, his throne shall be established forever.

Proverbs 3:3

Let not mercy and truth forsake you; tie them around your neck; write them upon the tablet of your heart;

Isaiah 16:5

And in mercy the throne shall be established; and he shall sit on it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging and seeking judgment, and speeding righteousness.

Daniel 4:24

this is the meaning, O king, and this the decree of the Most High, which has come on my lord the king.