Proverbs 20:28

Authorized King James Version (1611)

¶ Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 29:14 : 14 ¶ The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
  • Prov 16:12 : 12 ¶ [It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
  • Isa 16:5 : 5 And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness.
  • Ps 21:7 : 7 ¶ For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.
  • Ps 26:1 : 1 ¶ [A Psalm] of David. Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; [therefore] I shall not slide.
  • Ps 61:7 : 7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, [which] may preserve him.
  • Ps 101:1 : 1 ¶ A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.
  • Prov 16:6 : 6 ¶ By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD [men] depart from evil.

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    14Justice and judgment [are] the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.

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    6Thou wilt prolong the king's life: [and] his years as many generations.

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    5And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness.

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    14¶ The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

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    7¶ For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.

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    10All the paths of the LORD [are] mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

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    3Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:

    4So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

  • 2 Sam 22:51
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    51[He is] the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.

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    10¶ A divine sentence [is] in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

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    12¶ [It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

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    11¶ He that loveth pureness of heart, [for] the grace of his lips the king [shall be] his friend.

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  • Ps 18:50
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