The prayer of the pauper, when he was anxious, and so he poured out his petition in the sight of the Lord.
Proverbs 20:28 - Catholic Public Domain Version Mercy and truth guard the king, and his throne is strengthened by clemency. 更多版本King James Version (Oxford) 1769 Mercy and truth preserve the king: And his throne is upholden by mercy. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Loving-kindness and mercy, truth and faithfulness, preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by [the people's] loyalty. American Standard Version (1901) Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness. Common English Bible Kindness and faithfulness protect the king; he supports his throne by kindness. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Mercy and truth preserve the king, and his throne is strengthened by clemency. English Standard Version 2016 Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king, and by steadfast love his throne is upheld. |
The prayer of the pauper, when he was anxious, and so he poured out his petition in the sight of the Lord.
A Psalm of David, before he was sealed. The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the protector of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?
Those who act impiously are abominable to the king. For the throne is made firm by justice.
By mercy and truth, iniquity is redeemed. And by the fear of the Lord, one turns away from evil.
Let not mercy and truth abandon you: encircle them around your throat, and inscribe them on the tablets of your heart.
And a throne will be prepared in mercy, and One shall sit upon it in truth, in the tabernacle of David, judging and seeking judgment, and quickly repaying what is just.
Because of this, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you. And redeem your sins with alms, and your iniquities with mercy towards the poor. Perhaps he will forgive your offenses."