Proverbs 20:28

Bible in Basic English (1941)

Mercy and good faith keep the king safe, and the seat of his power is based on upright acts.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 29:14 : 14 The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.
  • Prov 16:12 : 12 Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.
  • Isa 16:5 : 5 Then a king's seat will be based on mercy, and one will be seated on it in the tent of David for ever; judging uprightly, and quick to do righteousness.
  • Ps 21:7 : 7 For the king has faith in the Lord, and through the mercy of the Most High he will not be moved.
  • Ps 26:1 : 1 <Of David.> O Lord, be my judge, for my behaviour has been upright: I have put my faith in the Lord, I am not in danger of slipping.
  • Ps 61:7 : 7 May the seat of his authority be before God for ever; may mercy and righteousness keep him safe.
  • Ps 101:1 : 1 <A Psalm. Of David.> I will make a song of mercy and righteousness; to you, O Lord, will I make melody.
  • Prov 16:6 : 6 By mercy and good faith evil-doing is taken away: and by the fear of the Lord men are turned away from evil.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Ps 89:14
    78%

    14The seat of your kingdom is resting on righteousness and right judging: mercy and good faith come before your face.

  • Ps 61:6-7
    2 verses
    76%

    6You will give the king long life; and make his years go on through the generations.

    7May the seat of his authority be before God for ever; may mercy and righteousness keep him safe.

  • Isa 16:5
    76%

    5Then a king's seat will be based on mercy, and one will be seated on it in the tent of David for ever; judging uprightly, and quick to do righteousness.

  • Prov 29:14
    75%

    14The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.

  • Ps 21:7
    75%

    7For the king has faith in the Lord, and through the mercy of the Most High he will not be moved.

  • Ps 40:11
    74%

    11Take not away your gentle mercies from me, O Lord; let your mercy and your faith keep me safe for ever.

  • Prov 20:29
    73%

    29The glory of young men is their strength, and the honour of old men is their grey hairs.

  • Ps 25:10
    73%

    10All the ways of the Lord are mercy and good faith for those who keep his agreement and his witness.

  • Prov 3:3-4
    2 verses
    72%

    3Let not mercy and good faith go from you; let them be hanging round your neck, recorded on your heart;

    4So you will have grace and a good name in the eyes of God and men.

  • 2 Sam 22:51
    72%

    51Great salvation does he give to his king; he has mercy on the king of his selection, David, and on his seed for ever.

  • Prov 16:10
    72%

    10Decision is in the lips of the king: his mouth will not go wrong in judging.

  • Ps 89:28
    72%

    28I will keep my mercy for him for ever; my agreement with him will not be changed.

  • Prov 16:12-15
    4 verses
    72%

    12Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.

    13Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.

    14The wrath of the king is like those who give news of death, but a wise man will put peace in place of it.

    15In the light of the king's face there is life; and his approval is like a cloud of spring rain.

  • Prov 22:11-12
    2 verses
    71%

    11He whose heart is clean is dear to the Lord; for the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.

    12The eyes of the Lord keep knowledge, but by him the acts of the false man will be overturned.

  • Ps 85:10-11
    2 verses
    71%

    10Mercy and faith have come together; righteousness and peace have given one another a kiss.

    11Faith comes up from the earth like a plant; righteousness is looking down from heaven.

  • Prov 20:8
    71%

    8A king on the seat of judging puts to flight all evil with his eyes.

  • Ps 99:4
    71%

    4The king's power is used for righteousness; you give true decisions, judging rightly in the land of Jacob.

  • Prov 29:4
    71%

    4A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.

  • Prov 14:28
    71%

    28A king's glory is in the number of his people: and for need of people a ruler may come to destruction.

  • Job 36:7
    71%

    7Lifting them up to the seat of kings, and making them safe for ever.

  • Ps 117:2
    70%

    2For great is his mercy to us, and his faith is unchanging for ever. Praise be to the Lord.

  • Ps 18:50
    70%

    50Great salvation does he give to his king; he has mercy on the king of his selection, David, and on his seed for ever.

  • Prov 25:5
    70%

    5Take away evil-doers from before the king, and the seat of his power will be made strong in righteousness.

  • Ps 45:6
    70%

    6Your seat of power, O God, is for ever and ever; the rod of your kingdom is a rod of honour.

  • Prov 14:35
    70%

    35The king has pleasure in a servant who does wisely, but his wrath is against him who is a cause of shame.

  • 1 Kgs 3:6
    69%

    6And Solomon said, Great was your mercy to David my father, as his life before you was true and upright and his heart was true to you; and you have kept for him this greatest mercy, a son to take his place this day.

  • Isa 32:1
    69%

    1See, a king will be ruling in righteousness, and chiefs will give right decisions.

  • Prov 8:15
    69%

    15Through me kings have their power, and rulers give right decisions.

  • Ps 122:5
    69%

    5For there seats for the judges were placed, even the rulers' seats of the line of David.

  • Prov 16:6
    69%

    6By mercy and good faith evil-doing is taken away: and by the fear of the Lord men are turned away from evil.

  • Ps 132:11
    69%

    11The Lord gave a true oath to David, which he will not take back, saying, I will give your kingdom to the fruit of your body.

  • Eccl 8:2
    69%

    2I say to you, Keep the king's law, from respect for the oath of God.

  • Prov 28:2
    69%

    2Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.

  • Ps 145:14
    69%

    14The Lord is the support of all who are crushed, and the lifter up of all who are bent down.

  • Ps 89:2
    69%

    2For you have said, Mercy will be made strong for ever; my faith will be unchanging in the heavens.

  • Ps 22:28
    69%

    28For the kingdom is the Lord's; he is the ruler among the nations.

  • Ps 25:21
    69%

    21For my clean and upright ways keep me safe, because my hope is in you.

  • Ps 103:4
    69%

    4He keeps back your life from destruction, crowning you with mercy and grace.

  • Ps 94:18
    69%

    18If I say, My foot is slipping; your mercy, O Lord, is my support.

  • Eccl 8:4
    69%

    4The word of a king has authority; and who may say to him, What is this you are doing?

  • Ps 57:10
    69%

    10For your mercy is great, stretching up to the heavens, and your righteousness goes up to the clouds.

  • Prov 16:31
    69%

    31The grey head is a crown of glory, if it is seen in the way of righteousness.

  • Prov 20:27
    69%

    27The Lord keeps watch over the spirit of man, searching all the deepest parts of the body.