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A Conservative Version
Kindness and truth preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by kindness.
New American Standard Bible
And he upholds his throne by
King James Version
Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
Holman Bible
through loyalty he maintains his throne.
International Standard Version
Gracious love and truth preserve a king; through love his throne is made secure.
American Standard Version
Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.
Amplified
Loyalty and mercy, truth and faithfulness, protect the king,
And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.
Bible in Basic English
Mercy and good faith keep the king safe, and the seat of his power is based on upright acts.
Darby Translation
Mercy and truth preserve the king; and he upholdeth his throne by mercy.
Julia Smith Translation
Mercy and truth shall guard the king: and his throne he upheld in mercy.
King James 2000
Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upheld by mercy.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Loyalty and faithfulness will preserve a king, and he is upheld with the righteousness of his throne.
Modern King James verseion
Mercy and truth preserve the king; and his throne is upheld by mercy.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Mercy and faithfulness preserve the king, and with loving-kindness his seat is holden up.
NET Bible
Loyal love and truth preserve a king, and his throne is upheld by loyal love.
New Heart English Bible
Love and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love.
The Emphasized Bible
Lovingkindness and faithfulness, will guard a king, - therefore should he support, with lovingkindness, his throne.
Webster
Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upheld by mercy.
World English Bible
Love and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love.
Youngs Literal Translation
Kindness and truth keep a king, And he hath supported by kindness his throne.
Themes
Mercy » Upholds the throne of kings
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Duties of
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 20:28
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Foolproof Instructions
27 The spirit of man is the lamp of LORD, searching all his innermost parts. 28 Kindness and truth preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by kindness. 29 The glory of young men is their strength, and the beauty of old men is the hoary head.
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Cross References
Proverbs 29:14
The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Psalm 21:7
For the king trusts in LORD. And through the loving kindness of the Most High he shall not be moved.
Psalm 26:1
Judge me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity. I have also trusted in LORD without wavering.
Psalm 61:7
He shall abide before God forever. O prepare loving kindness and truth that they may preserve him.
Psalm 101:1
I will sing of loving kindness and justice. To thee, O LORD, I will sing praises.
Proverbs 16:6
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of LORD men depart from evil.
Isaiah 16:5
And a throne shall be established in loving kindness, and he shall sit on it in truth, in the tent of David, judging, and seeking justice, and swift to do righteousness.