Proverbs 20:28

Revised Version 1885

Mercy and truth preserve the king: And his throne is upholden by mercy.

Cross References

Psalm 101:1

I will sing of mercy and judgement: Unto thee, O LORD, will I sing praises

Psalm 21:7

For the king trusteth in the LORD, And through the lovingkindness of the Most High he shall not be moved.

Psalm 26:1

Judge me, O LORD, for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD without wavering.

Psalm 40:11

Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: Let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.

Psalm 61:7

He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

Proverbs 16:12

It is an abomination to 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 the LORD men depart from evil.

Proverbs 29:14

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.

Proverbs 3:3

Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: Bind them about thy neck; Write them upon the table of thine heart:

Isaiah 16:5

And a throne shall be established in mercy, and one shall sit thereon in truth, in the tent of David; judging, and seeking judgement, and swift to do righteousness.

Daniel 4:24

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