Proverbs 20:28

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Loyalty and faithfulness preserve a king, and his throne is upheld by steadfast love.

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  • Prov 29:14 : 14 A king who judges the poor with truth will have his throne established forever.
  • Prov 16:12 : 12 Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established by righteousness.
  • Isa 16:5 : 5 Then a throne will be established in steadfast love, and one will sit on it in faithfulness, in the tent of David—a judge who seeks justice and is quick to do what is right.
  • Ps 21:7 : 7 For You make him a blessing forever; You gladden him with the joy of Your presence.
  • Ps 26:1 : 1 Judge me, Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.
  • Ps 61:7 : 7 You will add days to the life of the king; his years will last for generations.
  • Ps 101:1 : 1 A psalm of David. I will sing of your mercy and justice, Lord; to you, I will make music.
  • Prov 16:6 : 6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided.

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