Proverbs 20:28

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Loyal love and truth preserve a king, and his throne is upheld by loyal love.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 29:14 : 14 If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.
  • Prov 16:12 : 12 Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.
  • Isa 16:5 : 5 Then a trustworthy king will be established; he will rule in a reliable manner, this one from David’s family. He will be sure to make just decisions and will be experienced in executing justice.
  • Ps 21:7 : 7 For the king trusts in the LORD, and because of the Most High’s faithfulness he is not shaken.
  • Ps 26:1 : 1 By David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have integrity, and I trust in the LORD without wavering.
  • Ps 61:7 : 7 May he reign forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him.
  • Ps 101:1 : 1 A psalm of David. I will sing about loyalty and justice! To you, O LORD, I will sing praises!
  • Prov 16:6 : 6 Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the LORD one avoids evil.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Ps 89:14
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    14Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule.

  • Ps 61:6-7
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    6Give the king long life! Make his lifetime span several generations!

    7May he reign forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him.

  • Isa 16:5
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    5Then a trustworthy king will be established; he will rule in a reliable manner, this one from David’s family. He will be sure to make just decisions and will be experienced in executing justice.

  • Prov 29:14
    75%

    14If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.

  • Ps 21:7
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    7For the king trusts in the LORD, and because of the Most High’s faithfulness he is not shaken.

  • Ps 40:11
    74%

    11O LORD, you do not withhold your compassion from me. May your loyal love and faithfulness continually protect me!

  • Prov 20:29
    73%

    29The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair.

  • Ps 25:10
    73%

    10The LORD always proves faithful and reliable to those who follow the demands of his covenant.

  • Prov 3:3-4
    2 verses
    72%

    3Do not let mercy and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.

    4Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people.

  • 2 Sam 22:51
    72%

    51He gives his king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and to his descendants forever!”

  • Prov 16:10
    72%

    10The divine verdict is in the words of the king, his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice.

  • Ps 89:28
    72%

    28I will always extend my loyal love to him, and my covenant with him is secure.

  • Prov 16:12-15
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    72%

    12Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.

    13The delight of a king is righteous counsel, and he will love the one who speaks uprightly.

    14A king’s wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.

    15In the light of the king’s face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds of the spring rain.

  • Prov 22:11-12
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    71%

    11The one who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious– the king will be his friend.

    12The eyes of the LORD watched over a cause, and subverted the words of the treacherous person.

  • Ps 85:10-11
    2 verses
    71%

    10Loyal love and faithfulness meet; deliverance and peace greet each other with a kiss.

    11Faithfulness grows from the ground, and deliverance looks down from the sky.

  • Prov 20:8
    71%

    8A king sitting on the throne to judge separates out all evil with his eyes.

  • Ps 99:4
    71%

    4The king is strong; he loves justice. You ensure that legal decisions will be made fairly; you promote justice and equity in Jacob.

  • Prov 29:4
    71%

    4A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.

  • Prov 14:28
    71%

    28A king’s glory is the abundance of people, but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler.

  • Job 36:7
    71%

    7He does not take his eyes off the righteous; but with kings on the throne he seats the righteous and exalts them forever.

  • Ps 117:2
    70%

    2For his loyal love towers over us, and the LORD’s faithfulness endures. Praise the LORD!

  • Ps 18:50
    70%

    50He gives his king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and his descendants forever.”

  • Prov 25:5
    70%

    5remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

  • Ps 45:6
    70%

    6Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.

  • Prov 14:35
    70%

    35The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

  • 1 Kgs 3:6
    69%

    6Solomon replied,“You demonstrated great loyalty to your servant, my father David, as he served you faithfully, properly, and sincerely. You have maintained this great loyalty to this day by allowing his son to sit on his throne.

  • Isa 32:1
    69%

    1Justice and Wisdom Will Prevail Look, a king will promote fairness; officials will promote justice.

  • Prov 8:15
    69%

    15By me kings reign, and by me potentates decree righteousness;

  • Ps 122:5
    69%

    5Indeed, the leaders sit there on thrones and make legal decisions, on the thrones of the house of David.

  • Prov 16:6
    69%

    6Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the LORD one avoids evil.

  • Ps 132:11
    69%

    11The LORD made a reliable promise to David; he will not go back on his word. He said,“I will place one of your descendants on your throne.

  • Eccl 8:2
    69%

    2Obey the king’s command, because you took an oath before God to be loyal to him.

  • Prov 28:2
    69%

    2When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.

  • Ps 145:14
    69%

    14The LORD supports all who fall, and lifts up all who are bent over.

  • Ps 89:2
    69%

    2For I say,“Loyal love is permanently established; in the skies you set up your faithfulness.”

  • Ps 22:28
    69%

    28For the LORD is king and rules over the nations.

  • Ps 25:21
    69%

    21May integrity and godliness protect me, for I rely on you!

  • Ps 103:4
    69%

    4who delivers your life from the Pit, who crowns you with his loyal love and compassion,

  • Ps 94:18
    69%

    18If I say,“My foot is slipping,” your loyal love, O LORD, supports me.

  • Eccl 8:4
    69%

    4Surely the king’s authority is absolute; no one can say to him,“What are you doing?”

  • Ps 57:10
    69%

    10For your loyal love extends beyond the sky, and your faithfulness reaches the clouds.

  • Prov 16:31
    69%

    31Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.

  • Prov 20:27
    69%

    27The human spirit is like the lamp of the LORD, searching all his innermost parts.