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NET Bible
Loyal love and truth preserve a king, and his throne is upheld by loyal love.
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.
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.
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 human spirit is like the lamp of the Lord, searching all his innermost parts. 28 Loyal love and truth preserve a king, and his throne is upheld by loyal love. 29 The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair.
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Cross References
Proverbs 29:14
If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 16:12
Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.
Psalm 21:7
For the king trusts in the Lord, and because of the sovereign Lord's faithfulness he is not upended.
Psalm 26:1
By David. Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have integrity, and I trust in the Lord without wavering.
Psalm 61:7
May he reign forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him.
Psalm 101:1
A psalm of David. I will sing about loyalty and justice! To you, O Lord, I will sing praises!
Proverbs 16:6
Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the Lord one avoids evil.
Isaiah 16:5
Then a trustworthy king will be established; he will rule in a reliable manner, this one from David's family. He will be sure to make just decisions and will be experienced in executing justice.