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.

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

  • Ps 61:6-7
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    76%

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

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

  • Isa 16:5
    76%

    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.

  • Prov 29:14
    75%

    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.

  • Ps 21:7
    75%

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

  • Ps 40:11
    74%

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

  • Prov 20:29
    73%

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

  • Ps 25:10
    73%

    10 All 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%

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

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

  • 2 Sam 22:51
    72%

    51 Great 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%

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

  • Ps 89:28
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    28 I will keep my mercy for him for ever; my agreement with him will not be changed.

  • Prov 16:12-15
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    72%

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

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

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

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

  • Prov 22:11-12
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    71%

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

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

  • Ps 85:10-11
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    71%

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

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

  • Prov 20:8
    71%

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

  • Ps 99:4
    71%

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

  • Prov 29:4
    71%

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

  • Prov 14:28
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    28 A 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%

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

  • Ps 117:2
    70%

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

  • Ps 18:50
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    50 Great 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%

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

  • Ps 45:6
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    6 Your seat of power, O God, is for ever and ever; the rod of your kingdom is a rod of honour.

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

  • Prov 8:15
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    15 Through me kings have their power, and rulers give right decisions.

  • Ps 122:5
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    5 For there seats for the judges were placed, even the rulers' seats of the line of David.

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    69%

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

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    11 The 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.

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

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    2 Because 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.

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

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    69%

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

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    69%

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

  • Ps 25:21
    69%

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

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    69%

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

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    69%

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

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    69%

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

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    69%

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

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    69%

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

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    69%

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