Proverbs 20:28

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

חֶ֣סֶד וֶ֭אֱמֶת יִצְּרוּ־מֶ֑לֶךְ וְסָעַ֖ד בַּחֶ֣סֶד כִּסְאֽוֹ׃

Transliteration

ḥesed and-ʾemet yiṣṣərû-melek and-sāʿad in-the-ḥesed kisʾô

Grammar Details

*ḥesed*: noun, masculine singular - loyalty/kindness
*ʾemet*: noun, feminine singular - truth/faithfulness
*yiṣṣərû*: verb, Qal imperfect 3rd masculine plural - preserve/guard
*melek*: noun, masculine singular - king
*sāʿad*: verb, Qal perfect 3rd masculine singular - upholds
*kisʾô*: noun, masculine singular with 3rd masculine singular suffix - his throne

Word Meanings

*ḥesed*: loyalty/kindness/steadfast love
*ʾemet*: truth/faithfulness/reliability
*yiṣṣərû*: preserve/guard/protect
*melek*: king/ruler/sovereign
*sāʿad*: upholds/supports/sustains
*kisʾô*: his throne/royal power/sovereignty

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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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{H8799)} before God for ever: O prepare{H8761)} mercy and truth, which may preserve{H8799)} 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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