Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
Mercy and truth shall guard the king: and his throne he upheld in mercy.
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.
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.
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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Context Readings
Foolproof Instructions
27 The light of Jehovah is the breath of man, searching all the chambers of the belly. 28 Mercy and truth shall guard the king: and his throne he upheld in mercy. 29 The glory of young men their strength: and the ornament of old men gray hair.
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Cross References
Proverbs 29:14
The king judging the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.
Proverbs 16:12
An abomination of kings to do injustice: for in justice shall the throne be prepared.
Psalm 21:7
For the king trusted in Jehovah, and in the mercy of the Most High he shall not be moved.
Psalm 26:1
TO David. Judge me, O Jehovah, for I went in mine integrity, and in Jehovah I trusted: I shall not waver.
Psalm 61:7
He shall dwell before God forever: mercy and truth a portion shall guard him.
Psalm 101:1
To David a chanting. Mercy and judgment will I sing to thee, O Jehovah: I will play on the harp.
Proverbs 16:6
By mercy and truth iniquity shall be expiated: and in the fear of Jehovah a departing from evil.
Isaiah 16:5
And the throne was set up in mercy: and he sat upon it in truth in the tent of David, judging and seeking judgment, and hastening justice.