Parallel Verses
Amplified
Loyalty and mercy, truth and faithfulness, protect the king,
And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.
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.
A Conservative Version
Kindness and truth preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by kindness.
American Standard Version
Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.
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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Searching and examining all the innermost parts of his being.
Loyalty and mercy, truth and faithfulness, protect the king,
And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.
The glory of young men is their [physical] strength,
And the honor of aged men is their gray head [representing wisdom and experience].
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 29:14
If a king faithfully and truthfully judges the poor,
His throne shall be established forever.
Proverbs 16:12
It is repulsive [to God and man] for kings to behave wickedly,
For a throne is established on righteousness (right standing with God).
Psalm 21:7
For the king [confidently] trusts in the Lord,
And through the lovingkindness (faithfulness, goodness) of the Most High he will never be shaken.
Psalm 26:1
I have [relied on and] trusted [confidently] in the Lord without wavering and I shall not slip.
Psalm 61:7
He will sit enthroned forever before [the face of] God;
Appoint lovingkindness and truth to watch over and preserve him.
Psalm 101:1
To You, O Lord, I will sing praises.
Proverbs 16:6
By mercy and lovingkindness and truth [not superficial ritual] wickedness is cleansed from the heart,
And by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.
Isaiah 16:5
A throne will be established in lovingkindness,
And One will sit on it in faithfulness in the tent (dynasty, family) of David;
Judging and seeking justice
And being prompt to do righteousness.