Proverbs 20:28

Tree of Life Version

Lovingkindness and truth preserve the king, but his throne is upheld by lovingkindness.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:14

If a king judges the poor with truth, his throne will always be secure.

Proverbs 16:12

Wrongdoing is an abomination to kings, for a throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs 16:6

By mercy and truth is iniquity atoned, and by the fear of Adonai one avoids evil.

Psalm 101:1

A psalm of David. I will sing of lovingkindness and justice. To You, Adonai, I will sing praises.

Psalm 26:1

Of David. Vindicate me, Adonai, for I have walked in my integrity, and trusted in Adonai without wavering.

Psalm 21:7

For You bestow on him eternal blessings, gladden him with joy in Your presence.

Isaiah 16:5

A throne will be established in mercy, and One will sit on it in truth —in the tent of David— One who seeks justice and is ready for righteousness.

Psalm 61:7

May You add days to the king’s days. May his years span many generations.

Psalm 40:11

I did not hide Your righteousness within my heart. Rather I declared Your faithfulness and Your salvation. I did not conceal Your lovingkindness and Your truth from the great assembly.

Proverbs 3:3

Let kindness and truth never leave you— bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.

Daniel 4:24

Therefore, O king, may my counsel be acceptable to you: Renounce your sins through righteousness and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps your prosperity will be prolonged.”