Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
through loyalty he maintains his throne.
New American Standard Bible
And he upholds his throne by
King James Version
Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
International Standard Version
Gracious love and truth preserve a king; through love his throne is made secure.
A Conservative Version
Kindness and truth preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by kindness.
American Standard Version
Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.
Amplified
Loyalty and mercy, truth and faithfulness, protect the king,
And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.
Bible in Basic English
Mercy and good faith keep the king safe, and the seat of his power is based on upright acts.
Darby Translation
Mercy and truth preserve the king; and he upholdeth his throne by mercy.
Julia Smith Translation
Mercy and truth shall guard the king: and his throne he upheld in mercy.
King James 2000
Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upheld by mercy.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Loyalty and faithfulness will preserve a king, and he is upheld with the righteousness of his throne.
Modern King James verseion
Mercy and truth preserve the king; and his throne is upheld by mercy.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Mercy and faithfulness preserve the king, and with loving-kindness his seat is holden up.
NET Bible
Loyal love and truth preserve a king, and his throne is upheld by loyal love.
New Heart English Bible
Love and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love.
The Emphasized Bible
Lovingkindness and faithfulness, will guard a king, - therefore should he support, with lovingkindness, his throne.
Webster
Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upheld by mercy.
World English Bible
Love and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love.
Youngs Literal Translation
Kindness and truth keep a king, And he hath supported by kindness his throne.
Themes
Mercy » Upholds the throne of kings
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Duties of
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Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 20:28
Verse Info
Context Readings
Foolproof Instructions
27
searching the innermost parts.
through loyalty he maintains his throne.
and the splendor of old men is gray hair.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 29:14
his throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 16:12
since a throne is established through righteousness.
Psalm 21:7
through the faithful love of the Most High
he is not shaken.
Psalm 26:1
Davidic.
because I have lived with integrity
and have trusted in the Lord without wavering.
Psalm 61:7
appoint faithful love and truth to guard him.
Psalm 101:1
A Davidic psalm.
I will sing praise to You, Lord.
Proverbs 16:6
and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.
Isaiah 16:5
a throne will be established by faithful love.
A judge who seeks what is right
and is quick to execute justice
will sit on the throne forever.