Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
Loyalty and faithfulness will preserve a king, and he is upheld with the righteousness of his throne.
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.
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.
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
Verse Info
Context Readings
Foolproof Instructions
27 The lamp of Yahweh [is] the spirit of humankind, he who searches every {innermost part}. 28 Loyalty and faithfulness will preserve a king, and he is upheld with the righteousness of his throne. 29 The glory of young men [is] their strength, but the beauty of the aged [is] gray hair.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 29:14
A king who judges with truthfulness [to] the poor, his throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 16:12
An abomination to kings [is] doing evil, for by righteousness the throne will be established.
Psalm 21:7
Because the king trusts Yahweh, and through the steadfast love of the Most High he shall not be moved.
Psalm 26:1
Judge me, O Yahweh, because I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted Yahweh and not wavered.
Psalm 61:7
May he live forever in the presence of God. Appoint loyal love and faithfulness to preserve him.
Psalm 101:1
I will sing of loyal love and justice; I will sing praises to you, O Yahweh.
Proverbs 16:6
By loyalty and faithfulness, iniquity will be covered over, and by fear of Yahweh {one turns} from evil.
Isaiah 16:5
then a throne shall be established in steadfast love, and one shall sit on it in faithfulness, in the tent of David, judging and seeking justice and zealous for righteousness.